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#613 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 31% in state

Le Sueur-henderson High School

High School · Le Sueur-henderson School District · Le Sueur, MN

A high school in Le Sueur, MN where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

901 E FERRY ST, Le Sueur, MN 56058

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation10.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,407
Chronic Absenteeism6.3%

Students at Le Sueur-henderson High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Le Sueur-henderson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average260/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Le Sueur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,500

Median home value

$259,800

Median rent

$881/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ziebarth Alternative LearningPrivate · tuition4.9private11–120.6 mi30Compare →
Alternative Learning CooperativeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–124.4 mi16Compare →
Edvisions Off Campus SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.17–124.9 mi114Compare →
Minnesota New Country SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.37–124.9 mi136Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Le Sueur-henderson School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Le Sueur-henderson High School is listed in LE SUEUR-HENDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Le Sueur-henderson High School

Le Sueur-henderson High School is a public high school in Le Sueur, MN, part of Le Sueur-henderson School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #613 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Le Sueur-henderson High School

What grades does Le Sueur-henderson High School serve?

Le Sueur-henderson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Le Sueur-henderson High School?

Le Sueur-henderson High School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Sueur-henderson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Le Sueur-henderson High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Le Sueur-henderson High School rank in MN?

Le Sueur-henderson High School ranks #613 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Le Sueur-henderson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Le Sueur-henderson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Le Sueur-henderson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Le Sueur-henderson High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Le Sueur-henderson High School a charter school?

No, Le Sueur-henderson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Le Sueur-henderson High School a Title I school?

No, Le Sueur-henderson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Le Sueur-henderson High School?

29.3% of students at Le Sueur-henderson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Le Sueur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.3%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 56058)
6,080
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56058; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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