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#763 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 38% in state
Two Harbors Secondary
High School · Lake Superior Public School Dist. · Two Harbors, MN
A Lake Superior Public School Dist. high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1640 HWY 2 STE 100, Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Two Harbors Secondary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Two Harbors Secondary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average600/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Two Harbors), 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
$77,242
Median home value
$237,000
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wm. M. Kelley SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Superior Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Two Harbors Secondary is listed in LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Two Harbors Secondary
Two Harbors Secondary is a public high school in Two Harbors, MN, part of Lake Superior Public School Dist., serving approximately 582 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Two Harbors Secondary
What grades does Two Harbors Secondary serve?
Two Harbors Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Two Harbors Secondary?
Two Harbors Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Harbors Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Harbors Secondary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Two Harbors Secondary rank in MN?
Two Harbors Secondary ranks #763 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Two Harbors Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Two Harbors Secondary 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 Two Harbors Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Two Harbors Secondary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Two Harbors Secondary a charter school?
No, Two Harbors Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Two Harbors Secondary a Title I school?
No, Two Harbors Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Two Harbors Secondary?
32.6% of students at Two Harbors Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (218) 834-8201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55616)
- 7,277
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 55616; 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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