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#1306 of 1,992 schools in MN

Windom Senior High

High School · Windom Public School District · Windom, MN

A high school in Windom, MN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 177, Windom, MN 56101

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$15,801
Chronic Absenteeism53.1%

Students at Windom Senior High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

45.2%

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 Windom 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated918/100K

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

$71,354

Median home value

$171,900

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·26 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swwc Alc - WindomEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.5 mi53Compare →
Swwc Elc - WindomEnrollment path unverified7.4K–120.5 mi48Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Windom Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Windom Senior High is listed in WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Windom Senior High

Windom Senior High is a public high school in Windom, MN, part of Windom Public School District, serving approximately 341 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Windom Senior High

What grades does Windom Senior High serve?

Windom Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Windom Senior High?

Windom Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Windom Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Windom Senior High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Windom Senior High rank in MN?

Windom Senior High ranks #1,306 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Windom Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Windom Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Windom Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Windom Senior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Windom Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Windom Senior High a Title I school?

No, Windom Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windom Senior High?

45.2% of students at Windom 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
341
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cottonwood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 56101)
6,081
Area average commute
14.5 min
Area median age
41.3
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.
  • 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 56101; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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