Excellent
#230 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
New Ulm High School
High School · New Ulm Public School District · New Ulm, MN
A high school in New Ulm, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
1600 OAK STREET, New Ulm, MN 56073
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Ulm High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Ulm 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,097/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Ulm), 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
$69,698
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm Area Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Imprints ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| R.i.s.e. ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Raptor ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
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.
New Ulm Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Ulm High School is listed in NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Ulm High School
New Ulm High School is a public high school in New Ulm, MN, part of New Ulm Public School District, serving approximately 712 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Ulm High School
What grades does New Ulm High School serve?
New Ulm High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Ulm High School?
New Ulm High School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Ulm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Ulm High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Ulm High School rank in MN?
New Ulm High School ranks #230 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is New Ulm High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Ulm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 New Ulm High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Ulm High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Ulm High School a charter school?
No, New Ulm High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Ulm High School a Title I school?
No, New Ulm High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Ulm High School?
27.5% of students at New Ulm 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
- 712
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (507) 233-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56073)
- 17,325
- Area average commute
- 14 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 56073; 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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