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#350 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 18% in state

Nicollet High School

High School · Nicollet Public School District · Nicollet, MN

A high school in Nicollet, MN where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 108, Nicollet, MN 56074

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$15,545
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Nicollet High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

22.4%

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 Nicollet 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low32/100K

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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

$91,397

Median home value

$265,100

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Nicollet Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nicollet High School is listed in NICOLLET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nicollet High School

Nicollet High School is a public high school in Nicollet, MN, part of Nicollet Public School District, serving approximately 170 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nicollet High School

What grades does Nicollet High School serve?

Nicollet High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Nicollet High School?

Nicollet High School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicollet High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nicollet High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nicollet High School rank in MN?

Nicollet High School ranks #350 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Nicollet High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nicollet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Nicollet High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicollet High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nicollet High School a charter school?

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

Is Nicollet High School a Title I school?

No, Nicollet High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicollet High School?

22.4% of students at Nicollet 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nicollet County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 56074)
1,850
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
35.7
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 56074; 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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