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#758 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 38% in state

Princeton High School

High School · Princeton Public School District · Princeton, MN

A high school in Princeton, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.

807 S 8TH AVE, Princeton, MN 55371

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$12,885
Chronic Absenteeism48.9%

Students at Princeton High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Princeton 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. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,455/100K

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

$89,674

Median home value

$299,100

Median rent

$946/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

82.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·55 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Princeton Online MnEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.0 mi46Compare →
Onward Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.7 mi11Compare →
Credit RecoveryEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.9 mi3Compare →
Princeton Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.9 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Princeton Public School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$12,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Princeton High School

Princeton High School is a public high school in Princeton, MN, part of Princeton Public School District, serving approximately 974 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Princeton High School

What grades does Princeton High School serve?

Princeton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Princeton High School?

Princeton High School has an enrollment of approximately 974 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Princeton 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 Princeton High School rank in MN?

Princeton High School ranks #758 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Princeton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Princeton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Princeton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Princeton High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Princeton High School a charter school?

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

Is Princeton High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.0% of students at Princeton 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
974
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mille Lacs County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.9%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 55371)
17,376
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
40
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 55371; 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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