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#663 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 33% in state
Owatonna Senior High
High School · Owatonna Public School District · Owatonna, MN
A high school in Owatonna, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
1455 18TH ST SE, Owatonna, MN 55060
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Owatonna Senior High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Owatonna Senior High 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Technical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Owatonna Alc 9-12Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Owatonna Online 9-12Enrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Owatonna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #1 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 Senior High is listed in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owatonna Senior High
Owatonna Senior High is a public high school in Owatonna, MN, part of Owatonna Public School District, serving approximately 1,494 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owatonna Senior High
What grades does Owatonna Senior High serve?
Owatonna Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Owatonna Senior High?
Owatonna Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Senior High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owatonna Senior High rank in MN?
Owatonna Senior High ranks #663 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Owatonna Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Owatonna Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owatonna Senior High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Owatonna Senior High a charter school?
No, Owatonna Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owatonna Senior High a Title I school?
No, Owatonna Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owatonna Senior High?
35.5% of students at Owatonna Senior High 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
- 1,494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Steele County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (507) 444-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55060)
- 29,601
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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