Litchfield Senior High

Summary:

Litchfield Senior High is a public high school serving 449 students in grades 9-12 in Litchfield, Minnesota. The school is part of the Litchfield Public School District, which is ranked 138 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Litchfield Senior High stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 93.9% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average. The school also performs well on standardized tests, particularly in reading, with 62.96% of 10th-grade students proficient or better on the MCA-III Reading test in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 52.22%. However, the school's performance has been variable over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 67th out of 492 Minnesota high schools in 2018-2019 to 190th out of 480 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 92nd out of 145 Minnesota high schools, while white students rank 181st out of 402.

Compared to nearby schools, Litchfield Senior High generally performs better on standardized tests and has higher graduation rates. For example, Dassel-Cokato Senior High and Kimball Secondary have higher overall rankings and stronger performance across multiple metrics. The Litchfield area is also home to several alternative education programs, such as the Litchfield Area Learning Program and the Wings Alternative Program, which serve students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 901 N Gilman Ave
       Litchfield, MN  55355-1409


(320) 693-2424

District: Litchfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,204 Help


Feeder schools for Litchfield Senior High:

Elementary:    Lake Ripley Elementary
Middle:    Litchfield Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Compare Details Litchfield Senior High ranks better than 60.4% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Litchfield Senior High 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 (86.6%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High is 19.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Litchfield Senior High is $13,204.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Litchfield Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Senior High 190th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Litchfield Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Litchfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Public School District 138th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Litchfield Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Litchfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.72 327th 433 24.5%
2005 66.66 217th 452 52.0%
2006 67.83 181st 450 59.8%
2007 80.64 81st 463 82.5%
2008 58.28 248th 460 46.1%
2009 76.60 55th 234 76.5%
2010 74.48 114th 540 78.9%
2011 68.03 192nd 545 64.8%
2012 62.62 246th 539 54.4%
2013 68.78 167th 534 68.7%
2014 62.02 209th 483 56.7%
2015 62.07 215th 504 57.3%
2016 66.10 180th 489 63.2%
2017 73.85 126th 489 74.2%
2018 76.00 116th 494 76.5%
2019 82.11 67th 492 86.4%
2021 74.87 84th 428 80.4%
2022 66.40 160th 472 66.1%
2023 70.50 122nd 476 74.4%
2024 62.83 190th 480 60.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Litchfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 45th 195 76.9%
2019 74.79 35th 220 84.1%
2021 22.46 146th 173 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Litchfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.93 46th 374 87.7%
2019 80.49 48th 370 87.0%
2021 91.61 7th 270 97.4%
2022 84.19 23rd 312 92.6%
2023 78.35 58th 393 85.2%
2024 67.41 108th 389 72.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Litchfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.66 155th 395 60.8%
2019 80.68 55th 401 86.3%
2021 80.29 37th 339 89.1%
2022 67.97 116th 388 70.1%
2023 61.66 145th 396 63.4%
2024 56.54 189th 403 53.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Litchfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.25 88th 398 77.9%
2019 72.83 93rd 411 77.4%
2021 59.39 144th 351 59.0%
2022 49.79 215th 403 46.7%
2023 65.44 123rd 398 69.1%
2024 59.87 161st 405 60.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Litchfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.80 92nd 145 36.6%
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Rank History for White students at Litchfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.95 158th 414 61.8%
2019 74.13 87th 412 78.9%
2021 71.16 89th 364 75.5%
2022 63.71 139th 401 65.3%
2023 56.57 171st 398 57.0%
2024 55.66 181st 402 55.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Litchfield Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 464 2 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 430 3 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 407 1 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1991 437 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1992 449 0 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1993 449 0 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 475 2 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 660 3 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 660 3 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 681 2 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1998 679 2 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 699 4 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 677 7 7 28 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2001 686 6 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2002 654 4 7 32 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2003 654 4 7 32 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2004 628 3 6 30 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2005 586 5 6 38 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 563 3 8 33 1 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 529 4 4 32 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2008 511 4 5 35 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2009 515 7 6 31 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2010 520 5 3 37 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2011 508 2 2 32 2 0 2 0 548
2012 505 1 0 32 2 0 0 0 540
2013 511 1 1 40 2 0 1 0 556
2014 509 4 4 35 3 0 0 0 555
2015 472 4 3 35 1 0 2 0 517
2016 426 5 3 33 2 0 5 0 474
2017 444 3 2 35 3 0 4 0 491
2018 413 3 2 34 1 0 5 0 458
2019 426 4 1 44 0 0 3 0 478
2020 430 4 0 43 0 0 1 0 478
2021 410 4 0 47 0 0 1 0 462
2022 392 4 0 47 1 0 1 0 445
2023 389 2 0 49 1 0 8 0 449

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Litchfield Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 28.6 16.8 0
1989 449 27.0 16.6 0
1990 422 25.3 16.6 0
1991 451 25.0 18.0 0
1992 463 24.5 18.8 8.4
1993 469 24.8 18.9 6.8
1994 498 25.7 19.4 11.6
1995 686 33.3 20.6 0
1996 686 33.3 20.6 0
1997 708 38.2 18.5 0
1998 711 n/a 0.0 9.6
1999 734 44.0 16.7 9.5
2000 719 43.6 16.5 15
2001 726 43.2 16.8 16.8
2002 697 41.9 16.6 18.1
2003 697 41.9 16.6 18.1
2004 667 39.5 16.9 20.2
2005 636 39.7 16.0 19.2
2006 608 38.0 16.0 17.8
2007 570 37.7 15.1 18.9
2008 556 39.1 14.2 20.7
2009 560 37.5 14.9 25
2010 565 36.2 15.6 27.6
2011 548 34.5 15.8 30.5
2012 540 33.5 16.0 32.4
2013 556 29.1 19.1 31.3
2014 555 29.1 19.0 28.5
2015 517 28.0 18.4 27.7
2016 474 28.0 16.9 30
2017 491 28.0 17.5 31
2018 458 28.5 16.0 28.4
2019 478 26.8 17.8 27.4
2020 478 28.4 16.8 28.7
2021 462 23.5 19.6 26.4
2022 445 22.8 19.4 26.3
2023 449 23.0 19.5 36.5

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 Litchfield Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 28.6 16.8 0
1989 449 27.0 16.6 0
1990 422 25.3 16.6 0
1991 451 25.0 18.0 0
1992 463 24.5 18.8 8.4
1993 469 24.8 18.9 6.8
1994 498 25.7 19.4 11.6
1995 686 33.3 20.6 0
1996 686 33.3 20.6 0
1997 708 38.2 18.5 0
1998 711 n/a 0.0 9.6
1999 734 44.0 16.7 9.5
2000 719 43.6 16.5 15
2001 726 43.2 16.8 16.8
2002 697 41.9 16.6 18.1
2003 697 41.9 16.6 18.1
2004 667 39.5 16.9 20.2
2005 636 39.7 16.0 19.2
2006 608 38.0 16.0 17.8
2007 570 37.7 15.1 18.9
2008 556 39.1 14.2 20.7
2009 560 37.5 14.9 25
2010 565 36.2 15.6 27.6
2011 548 34.5 15.8 30.5
2012 540 33.5 16.0 32.4
2013 556 29.1 19.1 31.3
2014 555 29.1 19.0 28.5
2015 517 28.0 18.4 27.7
2016 474 28.0 16.9 30
2017 491 28.0 17.5 31
2018 458 28.5 16.0 28.4
2019 478 26.8 17.8 27.4
2020 478 28.4 16.8 28.7
2021 462 23.5 19.6 26.4
2022 445 22.8 19.4 26.3
2023 449 23.0 19.5 36.5

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 Litchfield Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,204

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Litchfield Senior High

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 67th of 492 High schoolsRanks 122nd of 476 High schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Litchfield Senior High)71.855.6
 16.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Litchfield Public School District)71.855.6
 16.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Litchfield Senior High)53.930.1
 23.8%
   11th Grade Math (Litchfield Public School District)52.430.1
 22.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Litchfield Senior High)64.851.9
 13%
   End of Course Science (Litchfield Public School District)64.851.9
 13%
   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 Students478449
 6.1%
African American42
 50%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4449
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White426389
 8.7%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.4%36.5%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Litchfield Senior High

Litchfield Senior High ranks 190th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Litchfield Senior High are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 449 students attended Litchfield Senior High.

Litchfield Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Ripley Elementary
Middle : Litchfield Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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