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#1991 of 1,992 schools in MN

Owatonna Online 9-12

High School · Owatonna Public School District · Owatonna, MN

A high school in Owatonna, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

338 E MAIN ST, Owatonna, MN 55060

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics3.4Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness1.2Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$13,596
Chronic Absenteeism62.1%

Students at Owatonna Online 9-12 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

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 Owatonna Online 9-12 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 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated990/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owatonna), 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

$83,848

Median home value

$239,300

Median rent

$1,018/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Owatonna Alc 9-12Enrollment path unverified6.29–120.0 mi90Compare →
Choice Technical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.27–120.1 mi44Compare →
Owatonna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–121.7 mi94Compare →
Owatonna Senior HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.7 mi1,494Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Owatonna Public School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#10 of 10
District spending per student
$13,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Owatonna Online 9-12 is listed in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Owatonna Online 9-12

Owatonna Online 9-12 is a public high school in Owatonna, MN, part of Owatonna Public School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,991 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Owatonna Online 9-12

What grades does Owatonna Online 9-12 serve?

Owatonna Online 9-12 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Owatonna Online 9-12?

Owatonna Online 9-12 has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

How does Owatonna Online 9-12 rank in MN?

Owatonna Online 9-12 ranks #1,991 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Owatonna Online 9-12's MySchoolScout rating?

Owatonna Online 9-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Owatonna Online 9-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Owatonna Online 9-12 has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Owatonna Online 9-12 a charter school?

No, Owatonna Online 9-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Owatonna Online 9-12 a Title I school?

No, Owatonna Online 9-12 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owatonna Online 9-12?

51.5% of students at Owatonna Online 9-12 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
66
0
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Steele County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.1%
Area population (ZIP 55060)
29,601
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
40.3
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 55060; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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