Is New London-Spicer Senior a good school?

New London-Spicer Senior ranks 95 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New London-Spicer Senior?

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended New London-Spicer Senior.

What is the racial makeup of New London-Spicer Senior?

Students at New London-Spicer Senior are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into New London-Spicer Senior?

New London-Spicer Senior is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Prairie Woods Elementary Middle : New London-Spicer Middle

New London-Spicer Senior

Summary:

New London-Spicer Senior is a public high school serving 465 students in grades 9-12 in New London, Minnesota, part of the New London-Spicer School District. This top-performing school consistently ranks among the best in the state, with strong academic metrics, high graduation rates, and a supportive environment for students.

Academically, New London-Spicer Senior excels, with students outperforming the state average on MCA-III assessments in Math, Reading, and Science. The school ranks 95th out of 480 high schools in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and female students, who rank 13th and 22nd in the state, respectively. However, the school's racial diversity is lower compared to nearby schools like Willmar Senior High, and its support for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been mixed.

Compared to nearby schools, New London-Spicer Senior outperforms many in academic metrics, such as Kerkhoven Secondary, which has lower proficiency rates. However, some schools, like A.C.G.C. Secondary and Paynesville Area Secondary School, have stronger performance in certain areas, indicating that New London-Spicer Senior faces competition from high-performing schools in the region. Overall, the school's consistent high performance and supportive environment make it a top choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

101 4th Ave SW
New London, MN 56273-8888

(320) 354-2252

District: New London-Spicer School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,902

Feeder schools for New London-Spicer Senior:

Elementary:	Prairie Woods Elementary
Middle:	New London-Spicer Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 467

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

5.1%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New London-Spicer Senior ranks better than 80.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New London-Spicer Senior 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 (93.1%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New London-Spicer Senior is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare New London-Spicer Senior employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New London-Spicer Senior is $11,902.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New London-Spicer Senior:

SchoolDigger ranks New London-Spicer Senior 95^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See New London-Spicer Senior in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

New London-Spicer School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New London-Spicer School District 57^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New London-Spicer Senior

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Rank History for all students at New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	71.43	154^th	433	64.4%
2005	64.31	240^th	452	46.9%
2006	72.10	144^th	450	68.0%
2007	68.07	168^th	463	63.7%
2008	60.19	233^rd	460	49.3%
2009	68.55	86^th	234	63.2%
2010	66.74	198^th	540	63.3%
2011	71.37	153^rd	545	71.9%
2012	72.19	151^st	539	72.0%
2013	69.43	159^th	534	70.2%
2014	80.76	68^th	483	85.9%
2015	78.49	88^th	504	82.5%
2016	73.33	118^th	489	75.9%
2017	75.09	114^th	489	76.7%
2018	66.44	184^th	494	62.8%
2019	76.00	108^th	492	78.0%
2021	67.85	138^th	428	67.8%
2022	83.06	50^th	472	89.4%
2023	83.33	58^th	476	87.8%
2024	77.07	95^th	480	80.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	41.22	135^th	220	38.6%
2021	75.32	29^th	173	83.2%
2022	76.44	29^th	214	86.4%
2023	48.25	106^th	216	50.9%
2024	59.46	82^nd	221	62.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.24	114^th	374	69.5%
2019	81.39	43^rd	370	88.4%
2021	68.47	66^th	270	75.6%
2022	45.29	174^th	312	44.2%
2023	85.40	31^st	393	92.1%
2024	56.45	165^th	389	57.6%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.26	166^th	395	58.0%
2019	71.74	103^rd	401	74.3%
2021	55.37	168^th	339	50.4%
2022	85.79	22^nd	388	94.3%
2023	77.44	68^th	396	82.8%
2024	69.09	106^th	403	73.7%

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Rank History for Male students at New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	58.20	189^th	398	52.5%
2019	69.58	115^th	411	72.0%
2021	69.77	96^th	351	72.6%
2022	73.61	92^nd	403	77.2%
2023	82.34	54^th	398	86.4%
2024	74.32	84^th	405	79.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	84.33	13^th	135	90.4%

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Rank History for White students at New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	53.25	225^th	414	45.7%
2019	63.63	155^th	412	62.4%
2021	52.71	188^th	364	48.4%
2022	75.11	69^th	401	82.8%
2023	69.88	99^th	398	75.1%
2024	62.56	148^th	402	63.2%

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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 New London-Spicer Senior

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	668	0	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	679
1989	644	0	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	653
1990	643	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	647
1991	665	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	672
1992	709	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	718
1993	757	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	770
1994	496	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	505
1995	570	8	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	584
1996	570	8	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	584
1997	595	6	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	610
1998	598	6	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	612
1999	572	5	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	586
2000	576	4	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	587
2001	571	2	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	580
2002	553	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	560
2003	553	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	560
2004	549	3	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	558
2005	555	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	564
2006	545	2	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	560
2007	555	2	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	565
2008	549	4	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	561
2009	539	2	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	550
2010	487	2	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	502
2011	472	4	1	9	0	1	1	488
2012	428	4	1	15	0	0	2	450
2013	396	5	1	16	2	0	4	424
2014	392	4	1	14	1	0	4	416
2015	356	4	0	13	1	0	4	378
2016	366	7	3	19	2	0	1	398
2017	373	3	2	19	1	0	1	399
2018	402	4	3	24	2	0	2	437
2019	419	1	4	21	0	0	2	447
2020	418	0	2	26	1	1	1	449
2021	412	0	0	31	0	1	4	448
2022	417	1	0	32	1	1	4	456
2023	427	2	0	31	0	1	4	465
2024	435	4	0	24	0	0	4	467

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 New London-Spicer Senior

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	679	38.9	17.4	14.4
1989	653	40.9	15.9	0
1990	647	38.4	16.8	12.7
1991	672	37.8	17.7	13.5
1992	718	42.2	17.0	12.7
1993	770	46.8	16.5	14.2
1994	505	32.5	15.5	15
1995	584	34.8	16.8	19.7
1996	584	34.8	16.8	19.7
1997	610	30.8	19.8	9.3
1998	612	n/a	0.0	7.5
1999	586	34.9	16.8	9.4
2000	587	32.3	18.2	16.4
2001	580	34.3	16.9	14.7
2002	560	32.6	17.2	15.9
2003	560	32.6	17.2	15.9
2004	558	30.8	18.1	15.9
2005	564	29.3	19.2	18.1
2006	560	31.3	17.9	12.3
2007	565	31.2	18.1	19.8
2008	561	29.8	18.8	16.9
2009	550	26.8	20.5	18.9
2010	502	26.1	19.1	24.9
2011	488	29.4	16.5	21.3
2012	450	29.9	15.0	20.4
2013	424	28.4	14.9	20
2014	416	26.4	15.7	20
2015	378	25.0	15.1	22
2016	398	24.0	16.5	24.4
2017	399	26.3	15.1	21.3
2018	437	28.4	15.3	22
2019	447	28.3	15.7	23.3
2020	449	30.4	14.7	21.8
2021	448	27.6	16.1	17.9
2022	456	27.1	16.8	13.4
2023	465	26.9	17.2	26.5
2024	467	29.5	15.8	22.5

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 New London-Spicer Senior

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	679	38.9	17.4	14.4
1989	653	40.9	15.9	0
1990	647	38.4	16.8	12.7
1991	672	37.8	17.7	13.5
1992	718	42.2	17.0	12.7
1993	770	46.8	16.5	14.2
1994	505	32.5	15.5	15
1995	584	34.8	16.8	19.7
1996	584	34.8	16.8	19.7
1997	610	30.8	19.8	9.3
1998	612	n/a	0.0	7.5
1999	586	34.9	16.8	9.4
2000	587	32.3	18.2	16.4
2001	580	34.3	16.9	14.7
2002	560	32.6	17.2	15.9
2003	560	32.6	17.2	15.9
2004	558	30.8	18.1	15.9
2005	564	29.3	19.2	18.1
2006	560	31.3	17.9	12.3
2007	565	31.2	18.1	19.8
2008	561	29.8	18.8	16.9
2009	550	26.8	20.5	18.9
2010	502	26.1	19.1	24.9
2011	488	29.4	16.5	21.3
2012	450	29.9	15.0	20.4
2013	424	28.4	14.9	20
2014	416	26.4	15.7	20
2015	378	25.0	15.1	22
2016	398	24.0	16.5	24.4
2017	399	26.3	15.1	21.3
2018	437	28.4	15.3	22
2019	447	28.3	15.7	23.3
2020	449	30.4	14.7	21.8
2021	448	27.6	16.1	17.9
2022	456	27.1	16.8	13.4
2023	465	26.9	17.2	26.5
2024	467	29.5	15.8	22.5

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 New London-Spicer Senior

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,902

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New London-Spicer Senior

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 58^th of 476 High schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer Senior)	62.9	57.1	5.8%
10th Grade Reading (New London-Spicer School District)	62.9	56.7	6.2%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (New London-Spicer Senior)	48.5	57.1	8.7%
11th Grade Math (New London-Spicer School District)	45.2	54.3	9.1%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (New London-Spicer Senior)	67.5	51.7	15.8%
End of Course Science (New London-Spicer School District)	66.4	51.3	15.1%
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	447	465	4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	21	31	47.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	419	427	1.9%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.3%	26.5%	3.2%

Schools Near New London-Spicer Senior

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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
New London-Spicer Senior	Public	9-12	101 4th Ave SW	New London	56273	Kandiyohi County	New London-Spicer School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 354-2252	467	30	15.8	22.5%	435 (93.1%)	4 (0.9%)	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	77.1	95^th of 480 public high schools	80.2%		83.3	58^th of 476 public high schools	87.8%	37				47.1	47.1				54.0	54.0		50.4	50.4	$11,902
New London Alternative School	Public	9-12	101 4th Ave SW	New London	56273	Kandiyohi County	New London-Spicer School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 354-2252	13	1	11.4	53.8%	9 (69.2%)	1 (7.7%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$17,551
Willmar Senior High	Public	9-12	2701 30th St NE	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 231-8300	1,218	73	16.7	62.1%	508 (41.7%)	153 (12.6%)	479 (39.3%)	48 (3.9%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.1%)	36.8	326^th of 480 public high schools	32.1%		36.9	330^th of 476 public high schools	30.7%	4				22.7	22.7				40.8	40.8		28.4	28.4	$13,256
DREAM Technical Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1705 16th Street NE	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Technical Academies Of Minnesota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(320) 262-5640	74	4	18.5	81.1%	42 (56.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (36.5%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)	14.9	415^th of 480 public high schools	13.5%					(n/a)				0.0	0.0				33.3	21.4			12.5	$18,642
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.	Public	6-12	710 Washburn Ave	Belgrade	56312	Stearns County	Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 254-8211	317	25	12.7	38.8%	285 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.7	264^th of 480 public high schools	45.0%		48.3	262^nd of 476 public high schools	45.0%	2	8.3	15.9	24.4	15.4	16.2	34.3	40.9	31.7	48.9	39.4	2.4	44.4	24.4	$13,381
Bbe Learning Center	Public	7-12	710 Washburn Ave	Belgrade	56312	Stearns County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(320) 254-8211	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Paynesville Area Secondary School	Public	6-12	795 Business 23 W	Paynesville	56362	Stearns County	Paynesville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 243-3761	484	33	14.6	29.8%	439 (90.7%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	37.2	323^rd of 480 public high schools	32.7%		56.6	214^th of 476 public high schools	55.0%	109	41.4	29.5	33.9	28.9	33.5	62.1	29.0	31.3	34.8	38.7	21.0	30.4	26.0	$12,502
Willmar Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	512 8th St SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 214-6500	92	11	8.3	90.2%	25 (27.2%)	8 (8.7%)	52 (56.5%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	5.7	456^th of 480 public high schools	5.0%		12.9	412^th of 476 public high schools	13.4%	44				0.0	0.0				8.7	8.7		14.3	14.3	$14,392
A.C.G.C. Secondary	Public	7-12	27250 Minnesota Highway 4	Grove City	56243	Meeker County	A.C.G.C. Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 244-4700	389	24	15.9	47.6%	323 (83.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	77.6	90^th of 480 public high schools	81.3%		52.6	239^th of 476 public high schools	49.8%	149		40.7	39.4	38.8	39.6		26.7	37.9	58.2	40.3	21.2	53.6	36.1	$13,606
Kerkhoven Secondary	Public	7-12	302 N 15th St	Kerkhoven	56252	Swift County	Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg	No	No	No	No	(320) 264-1412	395	22	17.9	36.5%	315 (79.7%)	5 (1.3%)	67 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	43.8	294^th of 480 public high schools	38.8%		32.9	349^th of 476 public high schools	26.7%	55		44.4	35.3	40.5	40.4		36.9	42.1	42.6	40.3	28.6	22.2	25.2	$13,466

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