Mahnomen Secondary

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 209 1st St W
       Mahnomen, MN  56557-0319


(218) 935-2213

District: Mahnomen Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,808 Help


Feeder schools for Mahnomen Secondary:

Elementary:    Mahnomen Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
64.9%
Two or more races:
17.2%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Compare Details Mahnomen Secondary ranks worse than 87.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mahnomen Secondary ranks worse than 82.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mahnomen 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 Student population at Mahnomen Secondary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (64.9%), two or more races (17.2%), White (14.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mahnomen Secondary is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mahnomen Secondary is $20,808.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mahnomen Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahnomen Secondary 479th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Mahnomen Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mahnomen Secondary 394th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Mahnomen Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Mahnomen Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahnomen Public School District 419th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mahnomen Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.98 335th 387 13.4%
2005 11.84 363rd 396 8.3%
2006 14.70 369th 406 9.1%
2007 20.42 358th 403 11.2%
2008 27.78 347th 409 15.2%
2009 45.75 152nd 230 33.9%
2010 36.80 339th 454 25.3%
2011 16.80 418th 478 12.6%
2012 17.75 407th 469 13.2%
2013 8.29 449th 488 8.0%
2014 9.07 447th 490 8.8%
2015 10.45 462nd 516 10.5%
2016 9.07 460th 508 9.4%
2017 11.38 466th 523 10.9%
2018 9.24 465th 518 10.2%
2019 8.87 487th 533 8.6%
2021 12.20 468th 521 10.2%
2022 9.48 480th 520 7.7%
2023 16.94 456th 529 13.8%
2024 15.03 479th 545 12.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.27 110th 114 3.5%
2019 6.94 118th 120 1.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.42 182nd 260 30.0%
2022 18.89 255th 288 11.5%
2023 16.16 276th 298 7.4%
2024 25.82 247th 307 19.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.62 348th 401 13.2%
2019 10.30 397th 415 4.3%
2021 18.54 357th 399 10.5%
2022 15.65 372nd 404 7.9%
2023 22.18 381st 459 17.0%
2024 15.46 432nd 473 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.40 397th 436 8.9%
2019 12.80 402nd 439 8.4%
2021 13.68 398th 443 10.2%
2022 11.06 430th 467 7.9%
2023 20.30 387th 455 14.9%
2024 13.28 427th 474 9.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.65 414th 438 5.5%
2019 7.66 424th 454 6.6%
2021 10.30 404th 437 7.6%
2022 7.83 450th 476 5.5%
2023 13.79 416th 464 10.3%
2024 13.94 428th 479 10.6%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.71 12th 23 47.8%
2019 46.45 11th 23 52.2%
2021 31.65 13th 18 27.8%
2022 28.97 17th 22 22.7%
2023 41.87 29th 49 40.8%
2024 31.22 42nd 55 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.42 426th 428 0.5%
2022 38.47 275th 438 37.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mahnomen Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.57 336th 433 22.4%
2005 56.60 299th 452 33.8%
2006 70.05 166th 450 63.1%
2007 31.60 351st 463 24.2%
2008 43.13 328th 460 28.7%
2009 51.69 153rd 234 34.6%
2010 55.31 298th 540 44.8%
2011 41.75 360th 545 33.9%
2012 57.91 290th 539 46.2%
2013 42.70 350th 534 34.5%
2014 37.89 345th 483 28.6%
2015 29.46 375th 504 25.6%
2016 32.95 359th 489 26.6%
2017 17.66 397th 489 18.8%
2018 21.14 384th 494 22.3%
2019 28.51 378th 492 23.2%
2021 9.55 388th 428 9.3%
2022 9.10 430th 472 8.9%
2023 21.35 391st 476 17.9%
2024 19.92 394th 480 17.9%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.02 57th 59 3.4%
2019 16.89 62nd 66 6.1%
2021 5.97 49th 51 3.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.09 197th 214 7.9%
2024 31.97 161st 221 27.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.00 320th 374 14.4%
2019 19.00 313th 370 15.4%
2021 17.95 240th 270 11.1%
2022 16.16 276th 312 11.5%
2023 42.56 233rd 393 40.7%
2024 21.29 335th 389 13.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.45 343rd 395 13.2%
2019 12.88 358th 401 10.7%
2021 2.57 333rd 339 1.8%
2022 14.71 344th 388 11.3%
2023 14.91 355th 396 10.4%
2024 13.30 359th 403 10.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.52 353rd 398 11.3%
2019 30.62 320th 411 22.1%
2021 12.74 325th 351 7.4%
2022 3.11 394th 403 2.2%
2023 20.29 339th 398 14.8%
2024 15.44 365th 405 9.9%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.17 12th 15 20.0%
2021 7.54 11th 11 0.0%
2022 17.76 15th 16 6.3%
2023 45.63 19th 36 47.2%
2024 24.36 32nd 42 23.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mahnomen Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.45 130th 412 68.4%
2024 64.92 133rd 402 66.9%
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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 Mahnomen Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 282 0 1 0 143 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 283 0 0 0 134 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 240 0 1 0 134 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 257 0 1 0 115 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 266 0 1 1 129 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 240 0 0 0 172 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 234 0 0 1 185 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 227 1 0 0 197 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 227 1 0 0 197 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 217 1 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 203 1 0 0 216 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 184 1 0 0 194 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 207 2 0 2 149 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 192 1 0 1 139 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 171 0 1 2 195 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 171 0 1 2 195 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 153 0 1 4 214 n/a n/a 0 372
2005 149 0 1 1 223 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 140 0 1 0 216 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 120 1 4 0 216 n/a n/a 0 341
2008 115 1 3 1 218 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 105 1 2 0 206 n/a n/a 0 314
2010 108 1 2 3 193 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 101 1 3 3 106 0 82 0 296
2012 88 1 3 4 64 0 108 0 268
2013 93 0 2 4 58 0 131 0 288
2014 84 0 0 4 59 0 136 0 283
2015 64 1 0 5 70 0 126 0 266
2016 55 0 0 4 65 0 147 0 271
2017 58 0 0 3 71 0 155 0 287
2018 60 0 0 6 64 0 139 0 269
2019 53 0 0 5 89 0 115 0 262
2020 54 0 0 4 132 0 77 0 267
2021 58 0 0 10 140 0 64 0 272
2022 53 1 0 14 178 0 57 0 303
2023 47 1 0 13 189 0 43 0 293
2024 44 0 1 10 200 0 53 0 308

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 Mahnomen Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 29.9 14.2 36.6
1989 417 30.0 13.9 52
1990 375 30.6 12.2 0
1991 373 28.4 13.1 78.6
1992 397 29.1 13.6 48.6
1993 412 28.3 14.6 48.5
1994 420 29.1 14.4 43.8
1995 425 31.3 13.6 52
1996 425 31.3 13.6 52
1997 432 31.1 13.9 47.2
1998 420 n/a 0.0 44
1999 379 35.3 10.7 40.9
2000 360 32.2 11.2 57.8
2001 333 33.0 10.1 50.8
2002 369 31.2 11.8 55
2003 369 31.2 11.8 55
2004 372 29.7 12.5 59.4
2005 374 29.5 12.7 57
2006 357 29.5 12.1 53.2
2007 341 30.6 11.1 60.4
2008 338 28.9 11.7 62.7
2009 314 28.9 10.9 65.3
2010 307 26.8 11.4 66.8
2011 296 23.8 12.3 64.5
2012 268 23.2 11.5 62.3
2013 288 24.4 11.8 64.9
2014 283 24.3 11.6 64.7
2015 266 24.0 11.0 72.2
2016 271 24.0 11.2 74.2
2017 287 23.7 12.1 74.9
2018 269 26.0 10.3 75.5
2019 262 25.6 10.2 73.3
2020 267 27.1 9.8 73.8
2021 272 24.3 11.1 65.1
2022 303 24.4 12.3 57.1
2023 293 25.5 11.4 73.4
2024 308 22.9 13.4 70.8

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 Mahnomen Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 29.9 14.2 36.6
1989 417 30.0 13.9 52
1990 375 30.6 12.2 0
1991 373 28.4 13.1 78.6
1992 397 29.1 13.6 48.6
1993 412 28.3 14.6 48.5
1994 420 29.1 14.4 43.8
1995 425 31.3 13.6 52
1996 425 31.3 13.6 52
1997 432 31.1 13.9 47.2
1998 420 n/a 0.0 44
1999 379 35.3 10.7 40.9
2000 360 32.2 11.2 57.8
2001 333 33.0 10.1 50.8
2002 369 31.2 11.8 55
2003 369 31.2 11.8 55
2004 372 29.7 12.5 59.4
2005 374 29.5 12.7 57
2006 357 29.5 12.1 53.2
2007 341 30.6 11.1 60.4
2008 338 28.9 11.7 62.7
2009 314 28.9 10.9 65.3
2010 307 26.8 11.4 66.8
2011 296 23.8 12.3 64.5
2012 268 23.2 11.5 62.3
2013 288 24.4 11.8 64.9
2014 283 24.3 11.6 64.7
2015 266 24.0 11.0 72.2
2016 271 24.0 11.2 74.2
2017 287 23.7 12.1 74.9
2018 269 26.0 10.3 75.5
2019 262 25.6 10.2 73.3
2020 267 27.1 9.8 73.8
2021 272 24.3 11.1 65.1
2022 303 24.4 12.3 57.1
2023 293 25.5 11.4 73.4
2024 308 22.9 13.4 70.8

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 Mahnomen Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,808

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mahnomen Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 487th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 456th of 529 Middle schools
 5.2%
Ranks 378th of 492 High schoolsRanks 391st of 476 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mahnomen Secondary)29.318.6
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Mahnomen Public School District)27.918
 9.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Secondary)19.528.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Public School District)18.627.4
 8.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Mahnomen Secondary)16.710.7
 6%
   8th Grade Math (Mahnomen Public School District)16.710.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Secondary)31.820
 11.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Public School District)31.119.7
 11.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Mahnomen Secondary)9.510.5
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Mahnomen Public School District)9.510.2
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Secondary)44.433.3
 11.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Mahnomen Public School District)42.630.3
 12.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Mahnomen Secondary)12.915.6
 2.7%
   11th Grade Math (Mahnomen Public School District)12.513.9
 1.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Mahnomen Secondary)37.117.2
 19.9%
   End of Course Science (Mahnomen Public School District)37.115.6
 21.5%
   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 Students262293
 11.8%
African American01
American Indian89189
 112.4%
Asian00
Hispanic513
 160%
Pacific Islander00
White5347
 11.3%
Two or More Races11543
 62.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.3%73.4%
 0.1%


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Students at Mahnomen Secondary are 65% American Indian, 17% Two or more races, 14% White, 3% Hispanic.

Mahnomen Secondary ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Minnesota high schools.

Mahnomen Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mahnomen Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Mahnomen Secondary.


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