Is Fisher Secondary a good school?

Fisher Secondary ranks 283 rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fisher Secondary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Fisher Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of Fisher Secondary?

Students at Fisher Secondary are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Fisher Secondary?

Fisher Secondary is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fisher Elementary

Fisher Secondary

Summary:

Fisher Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students in Fisher, Minnesota. The school is part of the Crookston Public School District, which is ranked 299 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Fisher Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.52%) compared to nearby schools like East Grand Forks Senior High, Climax Secondary, and Crookston Secondary, the school has faced challenges in recent years. Its four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 66.6% in 2020-2021 to 100% in 2017-2018, and its dropout rates have been higher than nearby schools, ranging from 4.3% to 12.5%. Additionally, Fisher Secondary's test scores in Math, Reading, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Fisher Secondary, ranging from 30.97% to 51.09% in recent years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance and overall outcomes. Compared to the nearby schools, Fisher Secondary generally underperforms in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and overall school rankings, highlighting the need for the school to identify and address the specific challenges it faces to improve student success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723-8888

(218) 891-4105

District: Fisher Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,473

Feeder schools for Fisher Secondary:

Elementary:

Fisher Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

12.0%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fisher Secondary ranks worse than 51.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.26. (See more...)

Compare Details Fisher Secondary ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fisher Secondary 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 (81.5%), Hispanic (12%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fisher Secondary is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Fisher Secondary employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fisher Secondary is $12,473.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fisher Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher Secondary 280^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Fisher Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher Secondary 283^rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Fisher Secondary in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Fisher Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher Public School District 299^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fisher Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	33.21	313^th	387	19.1%
2005	66.68	146^th	396	63.1%
2006	40.51	304^th	406	25.1%
2007	48.46	245^th	403	39.2%
2008	83.03	35^th	409	91.4%
2009	87.66	9^th	230	96.1%
2010	75.46	82^nd	454	81.9%
2011	69.04	121^st	478	74.7%
2012	69.59	134^th	469	71.4%
2013	38.76	339^th	488	30.5%
2014	64.97	165^th	490	66.3%
2015	53.00	243^rd	516	52.9%
2016	27.13	404^th	508	20.5%
2017	27.58	400^th	523	23.5%
2018	13.13	452^nd	518	12.7%
2019	21.40	432^nd	533	18.9%
2021	34.98	349^th	521	33.0%
2022	35.37	355^th	520	31.7%
2023	38.25	335^th	529	36.7%
2024	48.26	280^th	545	48.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.72	336^th	401	16.2%
2019	8.43	405^th	415	2.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.76	391^st	436	10.3%
2019	17.25	388^th	439	11.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	12.84	390^th	438	11.0%
2023	25.45	359^th	464	22.6%
2024	24.61	384^th	479	19.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.57	416^th	428	2.8%
2019	9.73	408^th	428	4.7%
2021	29.14	316^th	422	25.1%
2022	14.84	407^th	438	7.1%
2024	41.15	277^th	440	37.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fisher Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	68.85	176^th	433	59.4%
2005	68.95	188^th	452	58.4%
2006	72.91	137^th	450	69.6%
2007	37.36	339^th	463	26.8%
2008	64.65	211^th	460	54.1%
2009	37.65	184^th	234	21.4%
2010	69.86	163^rd	540	69.8%
2011	85.11	21^st	545	96.1%
2012	76.92	86^th	539	84.0%
2013	76.92	81^st	534	84.8%
2014	54.61	265^th	483	45.1%
2015	78.47	89^th	504	82.3%
2016	82.45	60^th	489	87.7%
2017	75.48	112^th	489	77.1%
2018	62.55	217^th	494	56.1%
2019	34.04	355^th	492	27.8%
2021	16.25	374^th	428	12.6%
2022	39.68	314^th	472	33.5%
2023	50.25	250^th	476	47.5%
2024	45.51	283^rd	480	41.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.92	97^th	393	75.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.57	279^th	401	30.4%
2024	27.46	307^th	403	23.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.05	119^th	398	70.1%
2019	20.37	347^th	411	15.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Fisher Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.17	219^th	414	47.1%
2019	22.70	344^th	412	16.5%
2022	61.94	153^rd	401	61.8%
2023	53.26	188^th	398	52.8%
2024	49.20	217^th	402	46.0%

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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 Fisher Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	101	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	107
1989	104	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	110
1990	103	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	108
1991	97	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	100
1992	86	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	93
1993	78	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	84
1994	93	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	102
1995	111	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	120
1996	111	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	120
1997	114	0	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	130
1998	121	0	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	135
1999	130	0	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	144
2000	135	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	154
2001	123	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	133
2002	152	0	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	164
2003	152	0	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	164
2004	145	0	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	155
2005	165	0	0	12	5	n/a	n/a	182
2006	139	0	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	150
2007	139	0	0	11	4	n/a	n/a	154
2008	121	0	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	132
2009	124	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	132
2010	118	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	127
2011	106	0	0	9	3	0	0	118
2012	115	0	0	11	1	0	0	127
2013	113	0	0	9	0	0	0	122
2014	113	0	0	10	1	0	2	126
2015	110	0	0	9	1	0	3	123
2016	107	0	0	9	0	0	1	117
2017	113	0	2	13	0	0	2	130
2018	107	4	1	11	0	0	3	126
2019	106	2	1	14	0	0	3	126
2020	105	1	2	5	0	0	6	119
2021	95	0	0	13	0	0	5	113
2022	84	3	0	15	0	0	5	107
2023	75	3	0	11	0	0	3	92

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 Fisher Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	107	7.5	14.2	17.8
1989	110	7.6	14.4	0
1990	108	8.5	12.7	17.6
1991	100	6.7	14.9	7
1992	93	8.5	10.9	8.6
1993	84	7.2	11.7	19
1994	102	8.0	12.8	16.7
1995	120	10.5	11.4	13.3
1996	120	10.5	11.4	13.3
1997	130	11.4	11.4	20
1998	135	n/a	0.0	20
1999	144	10.6	13.6	13.9
2000	154	15.4	10.0	26.6
2001	133	12.7	10.5	18.8
2002	164	11.6	14.1	26.8
2003	164	11.6	14.1	26.8
2004	155	11.6	13.4	23.9
2005	182	10.0	18.2	28.6
2006	150	11.6	12.9	30.7
2007	154	12.1	12.7	30.5
2008	132	11.1	11.9	25.8
2009	132	10.1	13.1	19.7
2010	127	8.4	14.9	20.5
2011	118	8.2	14.2	20.3
2012	127	8.0	15.7	20.5
2013	122	7.8	15.6	27
2014	126	7.7	16.2	30.2
2015	123	8.0	15.3	32.5
2016	117	8.0	14.6	28.2
2017	130	8.9	14.4	32.3
2018	126	10.1	12.3	43.7
2019	126	10.3	12.2	46
2020	119	11.7	10.1	42
2021	113	10.6	10.6	31
2022	107	10.4	10.2	35.5
2023	92	9.8	9.3	51.1

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 Fisher Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	107	7.5	14.2	17.8
1989	110	7.6	14.4	0
1990	108	8.5	12.7	17.6
1991	100	6.7	14.9	7
1992	93	8.5	10.9	8.6
1993	84	7.2	11.7	19
1994	102	8.0	12.8	16.7
1995	120	10.5	11.4	13.3
1996	120	10.5	11.4	13.3
1997	130	11.4	11.4	20
1998	135	n/a	0.0	20
1999	144	10.6	13.6	13.9
2000	154	15.4	10.0	26.6
2001	133	12.7	10.5	18.8
2002	164	11.6	14.1	26.8
2003	164	11.6	14.1	26.8
2004	155	11.6	13.4	23.9
2005	182	10.0	18.2	28.6
2006	150	11.6	12.9	30.7
2007	154	12.1	12.7	30.5
2008	132	11.1	11.9	25.8
2009	132	10.1	13.1	19.7
2010	127	8.4	14.9	20.5
2011	118	8.2	14.2	20.3
2012	127	8.0	15.7	20.5
2013	122	7.8	15.6	27
2014	126	7.7	16.2	30.2
2015	123	8.0	15.3	32.5
2016	117	8.0	14.6	28.2
2017	130	8.9	14.4	32.3
2018	126	10.1	12.3	43.7
2019	126	10.3	12.2	46
2020	119	11.7	10.1	42
2021	113	10.6	10.6	31
2022	107	10.4	10.2	35.5
2023	92	9.8	9.3	51.1

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 Fisher Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,473

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fisher 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 432^nd of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 335^th of 529 Middle schools	17.7%
Ranks 355^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 250^th of 476 High schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Fisher Secondary)	31.8	38.9	7.1%
7th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)	31.8	38.9	7.1%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Fisher Secondary)	36.4	50	13.6%
7th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)	36.4	50	13.6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Fisher Secondary)	45	18.8	26.3%
8th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)	45	18.8	26.3%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Fisher Secondary)	26.1	25	1.1%
8th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)	26.1	25	1.1%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Fisher Secondary)	21.7	6.7	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Fisher Public School District)	21.7	6.7	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Fisher Secondary)	36.4	35.3	1.1%
10th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)	36.4	35.3	1.1%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Fisher Secondary)	42.9	42.9
11th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)	42.9	42.9
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Fisher Secondary)	25	35.3	10.3%
End of Course Science (Fisher Public School District)	25	35.3	10.3%
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	126	92	27%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	14	11	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	75	29.2%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	51.1%	5.1%

Schools Near Fisher Secondary

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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	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
Fisher Secondary	Public	7-12	313 Park Ave	Fisher	56723	Polk County	Fisher Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 891-4105	92	10	9.3	51.1%	75 (81.5%)	3 (3.3%)	11 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	45.5	283^rd of 480 public high schools	41.0%		50.3	250^th of 476 public high schools	47.5%	33		18.8	46.7	33.3	32.6		33.3	40.0	50.0	41.3	31.3	18.8	25.0	$12,473
Northern Lights Academy	Public	6-12	600 Bruce St	Crookston	56716	Polk County	Crookston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 470-8325	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$26,674
Crookston Secondary	Public	6-12	402 Fisher Ave	Crookston	56716	Polk County	Crookston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 281-2144	547	37	14.9	55.0%	353 (64.5%)	10 (1.8%)	114 (20.8%)	4 (0.7%)	42 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	64.3	180^th of 480 public high schools	62.5%		73.9	103^rd of 476 public high schools	78.4%	77	34.6	39.7	21.4	31.7	31.7	53.7	44.9	32.9	52.9	46.2	17.1	44.0	31.2	$13,630
Climax Secondary	Public	6-12	111 E Broadway	Climax	56523	Polk County	Climax-Shelly Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 857-2395	93	12	7.8	55.9%	69 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	24.2	378^th of 480 public high schools	21.3%		6.7	446^th of 476 public high schools	6.3%	68	8.3	6.3	6.7	0.0	5.6	33.3	31.3	33.3	42.1	35.5	20.0	21.1	20.6	$12,188
East Grand Forks Senior High	Public	9-12	1420 4th Ave NW	East Grand Forks	56721	Polk County	East Grand Forks Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 773-2405	541	24	22.9	33.8%	415 (76.7%)	40 (7.4%)	50 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	48.5	266^th of 480 public high schools	44.6%		53.9	229^th of 476 public high schools	51.9%	37				32.3	32.3				45.1	45.1		32.3	32.3	$13,016

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