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#563 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 28% in state

Luverne Senior High

High School · Luverne Public School District · Luverne, MN

A high school in Luverne, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

709 N KNISS, Luverne, MN 56156

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$14,525
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Luverne Senior High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 60% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

28.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Luverne 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,234

Median home value

$200,900

Median rent

$726/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Luverne Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–120.0 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Luverne Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Luverne Senior High is listed in LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Luverne Senior High

Luverne Senior High is a public high school in Luverne, MN, part of Luverne Public School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Luverne Senior High

What grades does Luverne Senior High serve?

Luverne Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Luverne Senior High?

Luverne Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Luverne Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Luverne Senior High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luverne Senior High rank in MN?

Luverne Senior High ranks #563 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Luverne Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Luverne Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Luverne Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luverne Senior High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Luverne Senior High a charter school?

No, Luverne Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Luverne Senior High a Title I school?

No, Luverne Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luverne Senior High?

28.2% of students at Luverne 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
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 56156)
6,398
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
39.1
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 56156; 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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