Owatonna Senior High

Owatonna Senior High serves 1,494 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1, supported by 84 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school ranks #933 out of 2,027 Minnesota high schools, placing it in the 54th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. Academically, the school shows mixed performance with 53% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 47% meet proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results suggest opportunities for continued academic growth and development across core subject areas. The school draws from a stable community where the median household income reaches $80,313 and the median home value is $222,200. With 30% of area residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.7%, families in this ZIP code of nearly 30,000 residents generally enjoy economic stability.

Students at Owatonna Senior High benefit from the school's rural setting near town, which likely provides a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining access to broader educational and extracurricular opportunities that support student development during these important high school years.

Located in a rural area, Owatonna Senior High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.