South Ridge Secondary

Summary:

South Ridge Secondary is a public high school located in Culver, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the St. Louis County School District, which is ranked 314 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Ridge Secondary faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in Math (7.55% for all grades) and Reading (32.5% for all grades) are significantly below the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While South Ridge Secondary has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, its dropout rate has also been higher than the state average, reaching as high as 6.9% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lincoln Secondary in Esko and Hermantown Senior High, South Ridge Secondary's academic performance lags significantly. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 163 out of 489 Minnesota high schools in 2016-2017 (3 stars) to 310 out of 480 in 2023-2024 (2 stars), suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance compared to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 8162 Swan Lake Rd
       Culver, MN  55779-8888


(218) 345-6789

District: St. Louis County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
310th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,756 Help


Feeder schools for South Ridge Secondary:

Elementary:    South Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Two or more races:
14.7%
American Indian:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Ridge Secondary ranks worse than 87% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Ridge Secondary ranks worse than 64.6% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the St. Louis County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Ridge Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details South Ridge Secondary has the largest high school student body size in the St. Louis County School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), two or more races (14.7%), American Indian (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Ridge Secondary is 14.8, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the St. Louis County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Ridge Secondary is $18,756, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the St. Louis County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Ridge Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Ridge Secondary 474th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See South Ridge Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks South Ridge Secondary 310th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See South Ridge Secondary in the ranking list.)

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St. Louis County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis County School District 314th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Ridge Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 50.39 260th 490 46.9%
2015 28.17 399th 516 22.7%
2016 27.09 405th 508 20.3%
2017 40.08 339th 523 35.2%
2018 31.27 382nd 518 26.3%
2019 30.23 401st 533 24.8%
2021 19.15 432nd 521 17.1%
2022 21.45 417th 520 19.8%
2023 38.16 339th 529 35.9%
2024 16.43 474th 545 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.88 114th 260 56.2%
2022 31.00 211th 288 26.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.89 320th 401 20.2%
2019 31.38 311th 415 25.1%
2021 48.98 196th 399 50.9%
2022 30.31 306th 404 24.3%
2023 48.50 220th 459 52.1%
2024 29.96 357th 473 24.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 367th 436 15.8%
2019 32.94 334th 439 23.9%
2021 16.39 385th 443 13.1%
2022 37.19 317th 467 32.1%
2023 56.99 182nd 455 60.0%
2024 27.90 365th 474 23.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.89 326th 438 25.6%
2019 25.55 358th 454 21.1%
2021 26.75 336th 437 23.1%
2022 12.02 432nd 476 9.2%
2023 23.61 366th 464 21.1%
2024 9.69 448th 479 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.28 55th 55 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.30 390th 428 8.9%
2019 16.72 393rd 428 8.2%
2021 9.87 404th 422 4.3%
2022 12.35 416th 438 5.0%
2023 29.90 331st 436 24.1%
2024 14.58 407th 440 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Ridge Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 57.61 248th 483 48.7%
2015 51.35 292nd 504 42.1%
2016 63.01 207th 489 57.7%
2017 69.62 163rd 489 66.7%
2018 50.07 294th 494 40.5%
2019 43.07 318th 492 35.4%
2021 49.31 234th 428 45.3%
2022 51.34 254th 472 46.2%
2023 25.53 379th 476 20.4%
2024 40.55 310th 480 35.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.88 200th 220 9.1%
2023 35.90 158th 216 26.9%
2024 68.19 55th 221 75.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.92 154th 374 58.8%
2019 66.06 116th 370 68.6%
2021 91.48 8th 270 97.0%
2022 63.12 105th 312 66.3%
2023 36.82 263rd 393 33.1%
2024 38.94 250th 389 35.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.71 275th 395 30.4%
2019 36.56 289th 401 27.9%
2021 45.07 212th 339 37.5%
2022 45.30 234th 388 39.7%
2023 11.99 360th 396 9.1%
2024 61.41 155th 403 61.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 260th 398 34.7%
2019 35.54 297th 411 27.7%
2021 48.79 189th 351 46.2%
2022 48.14 223rd 403 44.7%
2023 29.65 307th 398 22.9%
2024 21.04 342nd 405 15.6%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.39 36th 42 14.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Ridge Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.93 310th 414 25.1%
2019 28.11 331st 412 19.7%
2021 36.63 259th 364 28.8%
2022 40.56 280th 401 30.2%
2023 13.30 370th 398 7.0%
2024 37.52 283rd 402 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Ridge Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 206 1 0 1 34 0 7 0 249
2013 208 0 0 2 38 0 6 0 254
2014 212 0 0 0 35 0 9 0 256
2015 215 1 0 0 26 0 12 0 254
2016 202 1 1 3 25 0 23 0 255
2017 195 2 0 0 17 0 29 0 243
2018 210 1 0 3 15 0 32 0 261
2019 216 2 0 3 11 0 32 0 264
2020 210 5 0 0 7 0 33 0 255
2021 210 3 0 2 16 0 39 0 270
2022 227 3 0 1 16 0 32 0 279
2023 217 3 0 4 14 0 41 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Ridge Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 249 18.6 13.3 53
2013 254 18.6 13.5 52.8
2014 256 16.4 15.5 52
2015 254 16.0 15.8 47.6
2016 255 19.0 13.4 49.8
2017 243 19.2 12.6 45.7
2018 261 19.0 13.6 43.3
2019 264 18.1 14.5 36.4
2020 255 21.5 11.8 36.1
2021 270 18.5 14.5 36.7
2022 279 19.1 14.5 26.2
2023 279 18.7 14.8 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Ridge Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 249 18.6 13.3 53
2013 254 18.6 13.5 52.8
2014 256 16.4 15.5 52
2015 254 16.0 15.8 47.6
2016 255 19.0 13.4 49.8
2017 243 19.2 12.6 45.7
2018 261 19.0 13.6 43.3
2019 264 18.1 14.5 36.4
2020 255 21.5 11.8 36.1
2021 270 18.5 14.5 36.7
2022 279 19.1 14.5 26.2
2023 279 18.7 14.8 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Ridge Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,756

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Ridge Secondary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 401st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 339th of 529 Middle schools
 11.2%
Ranks 318th of 492 High schoolsRanks 379th of 476 High schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (South Ridge Secondary)2513.3
 11.7%
   7th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)3622.8
 13.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (South Ridge Secondary)52.341.9
 10.4%
   7th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)56.544
 12.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (South Ridge Secondary)35.736.4
 0.7%
   8th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)37.224.8
 12.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (South Ridge Secondary)47.637
 10.7%
   8th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)47.137.2
 9.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (South Ridge Secondary)23.815.2
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (St. Louis County School District)24.817.2
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (South Ridge Secondary)53.937.5
 16.4%
   10th Grade Reading (St. Louis County School District)55.942.5
 13.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (South Ridge Secondary)1813.3
 4.6%
   11th Grade Math (St. Louis County School District)21.418.8
 2.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (South Ridge Secondary)48.723.1
 25.6%
   End of Course Science (St. Louis County School District)49.627.2
 22.4%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264279
 5.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian1114
 27.3%
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White216217
 0.5%
Two or More Races3241
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%46.2%
 9.9%


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South Ridge Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Ridge Elementary

Students at South Ridge Secondary are 78% White, 15% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended South Ridge Secondary.

South Ridge Secondary ranks 310th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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