Excellent
#172 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 9% in state
Litchfield Senior High
High School · Litchfield Public School District · Litchfield, MN
A high school in Litchfield, MN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
901 GILMAN AVE N, Litchfield, MN 55355
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Litchfield Senior High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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 27 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Litchfield Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Litchfield), 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
$70,878
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Area Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Wings Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Litchfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Litchfield Senior High is listed in LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Litchfield Senior High
Litchfield Senior High is a public high school in Litchfield, MN, part of Litchfield Public School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Litchfield Senior High
What grades does Litchfield Senior High serve?
Litchfield Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Litchfield Senior High?
Litchfield Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Litchfield Senior High rank in MN?
Litchfield Senior High ranks #172 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Litchfield Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Litchfield Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Litchfield Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Litchfield Senior High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Litchfield Senior High a charter school?
No, Litchfield Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Litchfield Senior High a Title I school?
No, Litchfield Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Litchfield Senior High?
35.7% of students at Litchfield Senior High 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Meeker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (320) 693-2424
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55355)
- 9,629
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 55355; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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