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Mahnomen Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Mahnomen, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the Mahnomen Public School District, which is ranked 419 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mahnomen Secondary faces significant challenges, particularly in academic performance. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science well below the state levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in math and reading for all grades were 17.99% and 20.12%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%. Additionally, Mahnomen Secondary has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 62.5% to 78.3% over the past few years, which are significantly lower than the state average. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.1% to 73.38%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
When compared to nearby schools, Mahnomen Secondary performs significantly worse academically. For example, Norman County East Secondary, located 14.23 miles away, outperforms Mahnomen Secondary across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates that are often double or triple those of Mahnomen. Mahnomen Secondary's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, as the school ranks in the bottom 15-20% of Minnesota high schools for Native American, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.
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