Caledonia Senior High

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Caledonia Senior High ranks 114 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Caledonia Senior High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Caledonia, Minnesota, with a student population of 295. The school is part of the Caledonia Public School District, which is ranked 49 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caledonia Senior High stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools in recent years. The school's MCA-III assessment scores in math, reading, and science consistently exceed the state average. Additionally, Caledonia Senior High maintains an impressive 98.4% four-year graduation rate and a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 3% in recent years. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, at over 94%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like La Crescent Senior High and Mabel-Canton Secondary.

While Caledonia Senior High's overall performance is impressive, there are some areas for potential improvement. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond just academic achievement may influence its standing. Additionally, the school's performance on MCA-III assessments varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for special education students and low-socioeconomic status students compared to the school's overall ranking. These findings indicate that Caledonia Senior High may need to address potential equity gaps and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are receiving the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921-8888

(507) 725-3316

District: Caledonia Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,283

Feeder schools for Caledonia Senior High:

Elementary:	Caledonia Elementary
Middle:	Caledonia Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caledonia Senior High ranks better than 76.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Caledonia Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caledonia Senior High is 16. (See more...)

Compare Caledonia Senior High employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caledonia Senior High is $13,283.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caledonia Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Senior High 114^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Caledonia Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Caledonia Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Public School District 49^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Caledonia Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Caledonia Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	79.26	61^st	433	85.9%
2005	70.56	170^th	452	62.4%
2006	81.40	68^th	450	84.9%
2007	65.71	185^th	463	60.0%
2008	65.81	199^th	460	56.7%
2009	82.51	36^th	234	84.6%
2010	80.40	52^nd	540	90.4%
2011	74.35	116^th	545	78.7%
2012	70.05	179^th	539	66.8%
2013	77.66	77^th	534	85.6%
2014	68.92	153^rd	483	68.3%
2015	85.93	33^rd	504	93.5%
2016	89.99	22^nd	489	95.5%
2017	90.38	16^th	489	96.7%
2018	62.63	215^th	494	56.5%
2019	55.05	262^nd	492	46.7%
2021	44.47	268^th	428	37.4%
2022	57.37	222^nd	472	53.0%
2023	84.62	52^nd	476	89.1%
2024	73.70	114^th	480	76.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Caledonia Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.07	212^th	214	0.9%
2023	32.17	164^th	216	24.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caledonia Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	47.48	216^th	374	42.2%
2019	26.74	287^th	370	22.4%
2023	89.89	22^nd	393	94.4%
2024	91.78	16^th	389	95.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Caledonia Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	43.68	263^rd	395	33.4%
2019	45.16	256^th	401	36.2%
2021	39.55	239^th	339	29.5%
2022	48.54	222^nd	388	42.8%
2023	81.48	50^th	396	87.4%
2024	68.78	108^th	403	73.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Caledonia Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.19	120^th	398	69.8%
2019	50.92	225^th	411	45.3%
2021	37.69	237^th	351	32.5%
2022	54.51	191^st	403	52.6%
2023	82.58	52^nd	398	86.9%
2024	68.11	118^th	405	70.9%

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Rank History for White students at Caledonia Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	47.97	253^rd	414	38.9%
2019	40.94	283^rd	412	31.3%
2021	29.18	293^rd	364	19.5%
2022	41.14	277^th	401	30.9%
2023	73.37	85^th	398	78.6%
2024	56.20	175^th	402	56.5%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Caledonia Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	421	6	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	432
2003	421	6	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	432
2004	415	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	420
2005	385	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	393
2006	396	3	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	403
2007	372	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	377
2008	368	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	376
2009	346	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
2010	331	7	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	343
2011	318	8	3	1	1	0	0	331
2012	279	5	4	0	1	0	0	289
2013	255	3	5	0	1	0	0	264
2014	234	2	2	0	0	0	2	240
2015	225	5	2	0	0	0	2	234
2016	218	8	1	0	0	0	1	228
2017	225	6	0	1	0	0	0	232
2018	236	4	0	0	0	0	3	243
2019	250	4	0	0	0	0	2	256
2020	260	4	1	2	0	0	4	271
2021	264	8	1	3	0	0	6	282
2022	278	3	1	3	0	0	6	291
2023	278	2	1	7	0	0	7	295

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 Caledonia Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	432	23.8	18.2	20.4
2003	432	23.8	18.2	20.4
2004	420	26.6	15.8	20.7
2005	393	26.8	14.7	18.3
2006	403	26.6	15.2	24.3
2007	377	26.4	14.3	22.3
2008	376	25.9	14.5	24.2
2009	354	25.2	14.0	18.1
2010	343	22.2	15.3	25.1
2011	331	18.2	18.1	23.3
2012	289	16.4	17.5	24.2
2013	264	16.9	15.5	21.6
2014	240	15.6	15.3	19.6
2015	234	15.0	15.6	17.9
2016	228	15.0	15.2	17.1
2017	232	16.3	14.1	20.3
2018	243	17.4	13.9	18.5
2019	256	17.6	14.4	20.7
2020	271	16.9	15.9	21.8
2021	282	18.4	15.3	21.6
2022	291	20.0	14.4	13.1
2023	295	18.3	16.0	26.4

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 Caledonia Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	432	23.8	18.2	20.4
2003	432	23.8	18.2	20.4
2004	420	26.6	15.8	20.7
2005	393	26.8	14.7	18.3
2006	403	26.6	15.2	24.3
2007	377	26.4	14.3	22.3
2008	376	25.9	14.5	24.2
2009	354	25.2	14.0	18.1
2010	343	22.2	15.3	25.1
2011	331	18.2	18.1	23.3
2012	289	16.4	17.5	24.2
2013	264	16.9	15.5	21.6
2014	240	15.6	15.3	19.6
2015	234	15.0	15.6	17.9
2016	228	15.0	15.2	17.1
2017	232	16.3	14.1	20.3
2018	243	17.4	13.9	18.5
2019	256	17.6	14.4	20.7
2020	271	16.9	15.9	21.8
2021	282	18.4	15.3	21.6
2022	291	20.0	14.4	13.1
2023	295	18.3	16.0	26.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Caledonia Senior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,283

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caledonia Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 262^nd of 492 High schools	Ranks 52^nd of 476 High schools	42.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Caledonia Senior High)	46.3	56.1	9.8%
10th Grade Reading (Caledonia Public School District)	46.3	56.1	9.8%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Caledonia Senior High)	55.9	51.5	4.5%
11th Grade Math (Caledonia Public School District)	55.9	51.5	4.5%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Caledonia Senior High)	44.6	59.8	15.1%
End of Course Science (Caledonia Public School District)	44.6	59.8	15.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	295	15.2%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	250	278	11.2%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.7%	26.4%	5.7%

Schools Near Caledonia Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Caledonia Senior High	Public	9-12	825 N Warrior Ave	Caledonia	55921	Houston County	Caledonia Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 725-3316	295	18	16.0	26.4%	278 (94.2%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	73.7	114^th of 480 public high schools	76.3%		84.6	52^nd of 476 public high schools	89.1%	62			38.7	38.7			54.8	54.8		50.0	50.0	$13,283
Spring Grove Secondary	Public	7-12	113 2nd Ave NW	Spring Grove	55974	Houston County	Spring Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 498-3221	157	15	10.1	30.6%	148 (94.3%)	3 (1.9%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	62.9	189^th of 480 public high schools	60.6%		56.8	212^th of 476 public high schools	55.5%	23	47.4	35.0	34.2	37.7	52.6	30.0	61.8	50.7	25.0	32.4	29.6	$14,757
Summit Learning Program	Public	9-12	105 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 896-5323	14	2	8.9	78.6%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$11,189
Minnesota Virtual Academy High	Public, Virtual	9-12	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 896-5323	814	47	17.2	60.8%	548 (67.3%)	102 (12.5%)	73 (9.0%)	16 (2.0%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.6%)	46	280^th of 480 public high schools	41.7%		44	281^st of 476 public high schools	41.0%	1			19.1	19.1			50.0	50.0		33.7	33.7	$10,434
Houston Secondary	Public	7-12	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 896-5323	211	17	12.6	30.8%	199 (94.3%)	4 (1.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	66.4	167^th of 480 public high schools	65.2%		40.5	310^th of 476 public high schools	34.9%	143	26.3	32.1	25.8	27.8	24.3	27.6	54.1	35.9	20.7	51.2	38.6	$14,858
La Crescent Senior High	Public	9-12	1301 Lancer Blvd	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	La Crescent-Hokah School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 895-4484	381	27	14.2	22.3%	339 (89.0%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.4%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	42.6	297^th of 480 public high schools	38.1%		34.7	340^th of 476 public high schools	28.6%	43			16.2	16.2			49.4	49.4		32.5	32.5	$21,003
LaCrescent Gr 9-12	Public	9-12	1301 Lancer Blvd.	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	Winona Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 494-1461	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mabel-Canton Secondary	Public	7-12	316 W Fillmore Ave	Mabel	55954	Fillmore County	Mabel-Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 493-5422	118	12	9.8	41.5%	113 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	80.1	76^th of 480 public high schools	84.2%		96.7	8^th of 476 public high schools	98.3%	68	45.8	38.9	48.2	44.9	58.3	50.0	70.0	59.7	38.9	33.3	36.7	$13,378
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM	Public, Charter	7-12	1116 S Oak St	La Crescent	55947	Houston County	La Crescent Montessori & STEM School	Yes	No	No	No	(507) 895-4054	43	3	12.6	39.5%	42 (97.7%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				5.0				37.5			10.0	$12,056
Rushford-Peterson Senior High	Public	9-12	1000 Pine Meadows Lane	Rushford	55971	Fillmore County	Rushford-Peterson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 864-7786	218	14	15.1	29.8%	207 (95.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	62.8	191^st of 480 public high schools	60.2%		55.3	222^nd of 476 public high schools	53.4%	31			52.0	52.0			45.9	45.9		37.9	37.9	$14,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Caledonia Senior High

What schools feed into Caledonia Senior High?

Caledonia Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Caledonia Elementary
Middle : Caledonia Middle

Is Caledonia Senior High a good school?

Caledonia Senior High ranks 114^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Caledonia Senior High in?

Caledonia Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Caledonia Senior High?

Students at Caledonia Senior High are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Caledonia Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Caledonia Senior High.

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