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Herman Secondary

Summary:

Herman Secondary is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in the rural town of Herman, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of just 43 students. Despite its small size, this school stands out for its impressive academic performance and student outcomes.

With a high graduation rate of 100% in 2019-2020 and 83.3% in 2021-2022, Herman Secondary outperforms the state average. The school also maintains a 0% dropout rate, significantly lower than nearby schools. Academically, Herman Secondary shines, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math (60.71%) and Reading (42.86%) compared to the Morris Area Public Schools district and the state. The school's small size also allows for a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 to 13.2 over the past three years.

While Herman Secondary's statewide ranking has declined from 21st out of 452 Minnesota high schools in 2004-2005 to 157th out of 489 in 2016-2017, the school still stands out when compared to its larger neighbors, such as Morris Area Secondary, Wheaton Secondary, Chokio-Alberta Secondary, and West Central Area Secondary. However, the school faces challenges, including a growing need for economic support, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 32.5% in 2020-2021 to 46.51% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 504 Lois Ave N
       Herman, MN  56248-0288

(320) 677-2291

District: Herman-Norcross School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,907 Help


Feeder schools for Herman Secondary:

Elementary:    Herman Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  44

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Two or more races:
11.4%
Hispanic:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herman Secondary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Herman Secondary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Herman 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 Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), two or more races (11.4%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herman Secondary is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herman Secondary is $18,907.
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Rank History for Herman Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Herman Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 40.41 330th 508 35.0%
2018 69.26 141st 518 72.8%
2023 20.04 436th 529 17.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Herman Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.89 408th 436 6.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Herman Secondary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.73 21st 452 95.4%
2017 70.12 157th 489 67.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Herman Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 125 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1989 131 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1990 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1991 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1992 126 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 130
1993 116 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 119 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 124
1995 114 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 114 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 108 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 110
1998 111 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1999 102 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2000 87 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 89
2001 72 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 76
2002 73 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 77
2003 73 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 77
2004 57 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 63
2005 49 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2006 45 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2007 43 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2008 43 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2009 37 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2010 39 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2011 32 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 39
2012 29 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 35
2013 35 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 39
2014 28 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 31
2015 37 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 41
2016 31 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 37
2017 42 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 47
2018 41 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 47
2019 36 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 41
2020 38 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 46
2021 33 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 40
2022 43 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 49
2023 37 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 43
2024 38 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 44

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 Herman Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 127 10.3 12.3 26
1989 132 10.6 12.4 20.5
1990 133 11.6 11.4 18
1991 135 10.7 12.6 24.4
1992 130 9.8 13.2 29.2
1993 122 9.9 12.3 31.1
1994 124 9.3 13.3 23.4
1995 118 9.6 12.3 17.8
1996 118 9.6 12.3 17.8
1997 110 10.6 10.4 15.5
1998 115 n/a 0.0 14.8
1999 105 11.9 8.8 14.3
2000 89 9.8 9.1 20.2
2001 76 8.9 8.5 28.9
2002 77 10.3 7.5 41.6
2003 77 10.3 7.5 41.6
2004 63 10.0 6.3 36.5
2005 53 8.5 6.2 37.7
2006 47 6.5 7.2 53.2
2007 49 6.1 8.0 59.2
2008 50 5.0 10.0 58
2009 42 5.0 8.4 47.6
2010 40 4.8 8.3 35
2011 39 4.9 7.8 38.5
2012 35 5.8 6.0 34.3
2013 39 4.9 7.8 46.2
2014 31 5.0 6.1 38.7
2015 41 5.0 8.2 39
2016 37 5.0 7.4 48.6
2017 47 4.8 9.7 36.2
2018 47 4.7 9.9 40.4
2019 41 4.8 8.4 24.4
2020 46 6.5 6.9 41.3
2021 40 4.6 8.6 32.5
2022 49 4.5 10.6 32.7
2023 43 3.2 13.2 46.5
2024 44 4.4 9.9 38.6

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 Herman Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 127 10.3 12.3 26
1989 132 10.6 12.4 20.5
1990 133 11.6 11.4 18
1991 135 10.7 12.6 24.4
1992 130 9.8 13.2 29.2
1993 122 9.9 12.3 31.1
1994 124 9.3 13.3 23.4
1995 118 9.6 12.3 17.8
1996 118 9.6 12.3 17.8
1997 110 10.6 10.4 15.5
1998 115 n/a 0.0 14.8
1999 105 11.9 8.8 14.3
2000 89 9.8 9.1 20.2
2001 76 8.9 8.5 28.9
2002 77 10.3 7.5 41.6
2003 77 10.3 7.5 41.6
2004 63 10.0 6.3 36.5
2005 53 8.5 6.2 37.7
2006 47 6.5 7.2 53.2
2007 49 6.1 8.0 59.2
2008 50 5.0 10.0 58
2009 42 5.0 8.4 47.6
2010 40 4.8 8.3 35
2011 39 4.9 7.8 38.5
2012 35 5.8 6.0 34.3
2013 39 4.9 7.8 46.2
2014 31 5.0 6.1 38.7
2015 41 5.0 8.2 39
2016 37 5.0 7.4 48.6
2017 47 4.8 9.7 36.2
2018 47 4.7 9.9 40.4
2019 41 4.8 8.4 24.4
2020 46 6.5 6.9 41.3
2021 40 4.6 8.6 32.5
2022 49 4.5 10.6 32.7
2023 43 3.2 13.2 46.5
2024 44 4.4 9.9 38.6

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 Herman Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,907

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Herman Secondary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4143
 4.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3637
 2.8%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.4%46.5%
 22.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Herman Secondary

Students at Herman Secondary are 86% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Herman Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Herman Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 44 students attended Herman Secondary.


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