Le Sueur-Henderson School District

The Le Sueur-Henderson School District in Minnesota is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning cooperative). The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

At the top of the district's schools is Le Sueur-Henderson High School, which is ranked 39th out of 480 Minnesota high schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts consistently high test scores, with 49.12% of 11th graders proficient or better in Math and 70.97% of 10th graders proficient or better in Reading. It also maintains a strong 90.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 3.6% dropout rate. Meanwhile, Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School is ranked 55th out of 545 Minnesota middle schools and outperforms the district and state averages in Math and Reading proficiency across all grade levels, though it has a relatively low 32% proficiency rate in Science for 8th graders.

The Le Sueur-Henderson School District as a whole has a predominantly white student population, with varying free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios across its schools. The Alternative Learning Cooperative stands out for its more diverse student body, with 25% Hispanic and 15% African American students. Overall, the district appears to be providing a high-quality education, though there may be opportunities to further improve Science proficiency and address potential disparities in student populations.