Below Average
#1660 of 1,992 schools in MN
Mahnomen Secondary
High School · Mahnomen Public School District · Mahnomen, MN
A high school in Mahnomen, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 319, Mahnomen, MN 56557
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mahnomen Secondary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
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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Where Mahnomen Secondary 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,077
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$697/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 30 | 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.
Mahnomen Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mahnomen Secondary is listed in MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mahnomen Secondary
Mahnomen Secondary is a public high school in Mahnomen, MN, part of Mahnomen Public School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,660 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mahnomen Secondary
What grades does Mahnomen Secondary serve?
Mahnomen Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mahnomen Secondary?
Mahnomen Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahnomen Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahnomen Secondary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mahnomen Secondary rank in MN?
Mahnomen Secondary ranks #1,660 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mahnomen Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mahnomen Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mahnomen Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahnomen Secondary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mahnomen Secondary a charter school?
No, Mahnomen Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mahnomen Secondary a Title I school?
No, Mahnomen Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahnomen Secondary?
70.8% of students at Mahnomen Secondary 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mahnomen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (218) 935-2213
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56557)
- 2,797
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 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 56557; 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
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