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#1020 of 1,992 schools in MN

Worthington Senior High

High School · Worthington Public School District · Worthington, MN

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

1211 CLARY ST, Worthington, MN 56187

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$15,264
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Worthington Senior High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

69%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Worthington 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,228/100K

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

$63,637

Median home value

$193,900

Median rent

$889/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56187; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.37–121.9 mi48Compare →
Learning Center NightEnrollment path unverified5.07–121.9 mi54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Worthington Public School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$15,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Worthington Senior High

Worthington Senior High is a public high school in Worthington, MN, part of Worthington Public School District, serving approximately 1,123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,020 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Worthington Senior High

What grades does Worthington Senior High serve?

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

How many students attend Worthington Senior High?

Worthington Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,123 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Senior High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Worthington Senior High rank in MN?

Worthington Senior High ranks #1,020 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Worthington Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Worthington Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Worthington Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Worthington Senior High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Worthington Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Worthington Senior High a Title I school?

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

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

69.0% of students at Worthington 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
1,123
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Nobles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 56187)
15,225
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 56187; 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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