Northfield Senior High

Summary:

Northfield Senior High is a public high school located in Northfield, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,246 students. The school is part of the Northfield Public School District, which is ranked 97 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northfield Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota, ranking as high as 42nd out of 428 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on the MCA-III assessments in Math, Reading, and Science, with 52.06% of students proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 45.47%. Northfield Senior High also boasts a high graduation rate, ranging from 95.9% to 98.7% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.3% to 1.3% during the same period. However, the school's performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Northfield Senior High's academic performance and overall school quality are significantly higher than Faribault Senior High and Faribault Area Learning Center, which rank much lower in the state. However, the school's performance is not as strong as the nearby Arcadia Charter School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota. This comparison highlights the importance of school choice and the impact of different educational approaches on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 Division St S
       Northfield, MN  55057-2799


(507) 663-0630

District: Northfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,697 Help


Feeder schools for Northfield Senior High:

Elementary:    Bridgewater Elementary
    Greenvale Park Elementary
    Spring Creek Elementary
Middle:    Northfield Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  36.7 Help
Number of students:  1,246

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northfield Senior High ranks better than 74.4% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northfield 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 (76.1%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northfield Senior High is 36.7. (See more...)
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Compare Northfield Senior High employs 33.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northfield Senior High is $12,697.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northfield Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Senior High 123rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Northfield Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Northfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Public School District 97th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northfield Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.07 50th 433 88.5%
2005 81.12 40th 452 91.2%
2006 88.71 28th 450 93.8%
2007 84.90 64th 463 86.2%
2008 88.25 33rd 460 92.8%
2010 81.49 44th 540 91.9%
2011 80.79 53rd 545 90.3%
2012 76.91 87th 539 83.9%
2013 77.87 75th 534 86.0%
2014 73.62 115th 483 76.2%
2015 82.42 60th 504 88.1%
2016 81.49 70th 489 85.7%
2017 76.44 105th 489 78.5%
2018 80.20 78th 494 84.2%
2019 76.06 106th 492 78.5%
2021 83.24 42nd 428 90.2%
2022 72.59 117th 472 75.2%
2023 80.01 76th 476 84.0%
2024 72.94 123rd 480 74.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.51 49th 74 33.8%
2023 45.04 35th 64 45.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.50 21st 78 73.1%
2019 41.16 43rd 85 49.4%
2022 16.43 86th 87 1.1%
2023 48.82 31st 90 65.6%
2024 22.48 99th 102 2.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.74 42nd 195 78.5%
2019 58.48 79th 220 64.1%
2021 16.58 155th 173 10.4%
2022 41.42 138th 214 35.5%
2023 54.34 91st 216 57.9%
2024 36.61 151st 221 31.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.74 199th 374 46.8%
2019 44.21 219th 370 40.8%
2021 65.59 80th 270 70.4%
2022 47.09 169th 312 45.8%
2023 55.42 166th 393 57.8%
2024 41.85 238th 389 38.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 97th 395 75.4%
2019 74.75 84th 401 79.1%
2021 79.21 39th 339 88.5%
2022 64.42 136th 388 64.9%
2023 75.12 80th 396 79.8%
2024 67.72 116th 403 71.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.71 67th 398 83.2%
2019 66.63 137th 411 66.7%
2021 80.94 46th 351 86.9%
2022 70.66 105th 403 73.9%
2023 75.86 71st 398 82.2%
2024 68.39 117th 405 71.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 100th 129 22.5%
2019 36.98 82nd 132 37.9%
2021 51.86 41st 101 59.4%
2022 40.82 78th 135 42.2%
2023 39.71 81st 136 40.4%
2024 22.83 124th 145 14.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Northfield Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.02 50th 414 87.9%
2019 72.64 95th 412 76.9%
2021 83.45 33rd 364 90.9%
2022 75.29 67th 401 83.3%
2023 79.62 57th 398 85.7%
2024 74.28 78th 402 80.6%
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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 Northfield Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 885 10 15 3 3 n/a n/a 0 916
1989 851 7 25 2 3 n/a n/a 0 888
1990 821 4 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1991 845 5 22 5 2 n/a n/a 0 879
1992 859 3 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 886
1993 931 4 15 9 1 n/a n/a 0 960
1994 1000 4 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1028
1995 1075 4 12 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1107
1996 1075 4 12 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1107
1997 1116 6 17 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1158
1998 1137 3 21 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1183
1999 1114 7 25 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1170
2000 1145 8 24 22 4 n/a n/a 0 1203
2001 1138 9 32 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1214
2002 1224 7 27 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1292
2003 1224 7 27 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1292
2004 1186 11 26 36 4 n/a n/a 0 1263
2005 1189 8 19 45 3 n/a n/a 0 1264
2006 1169 13 21 56 5 n/a n/a 0 1264
2007 1183 14 28 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1290
2008 1165 21 25 74 2 n/a n/a 0 1287
2009 1141 22 24 76 0 n/a n/a 0 1263
2010 1161 26 24 84 3 n/a n/a 0 1298
2011 1117 17 25 84 1 0 7 0 1251
2012 1057 14 25 104 1 1 16 0 1218
2013 1076 11 28 109 2 0 16 0 1242
2014 1065 16 26 111 2 0 17 0 1237
2015 1057 17 24 125 3 0 13 0 1239
2016 1086 21 22 147 1 0 15 0 1292
2017 1075 28 25 149 1 0 12 0 1290
2018 1093 33 25 164 2 0 11 0 1328
2019 1112 36 23 179 2 0 19 0 1371
2020 1075 41 24 170 2 0 24 0 1336
2021 1068 34 22 201 5 0 40 0 1370
2022 983 23 17 199 3 0 52 0 1277
2023 948 23 19 205 2 0 49 0 1246

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 Northfield Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 916 58.1 15.7 3.7
1989 888 57.1 15.5 2.8
1990 849 53.4 15.8 5.3
1991 879 53.1 16.5 3.3
1992 886 55.5 15.9 6.8
1993 960 53.7 17.9 6.3
1994 1028 60.3 17.0 4.1
1995 1107 64.4 17.2 4.7
1996 1107 64.4 17.2 4.7
1997 1158 0.0 0.0 4.1
1998 1183 n/a 0.0 6.5
1999 1170 75.0 15.6 5.7
2000 1203 65.7 18.3 7.6
2001 1214 66.8 18.2 8.7
2002 1292 79.6 16.2 11.1
2003 1292 79.6 16.2 11.1
2004 1263 80.3 15.7 9.7
2005 1264 62.1 20.4 9.7
2006 1264 56.2 22.5 9.8
2007 1290 57.7 22.4 13
2008 1287 58.3 22.1 11.3
2009 1263 58.6 21.6 12.7
2010 1298 59.5 21.8 17.1
2011 1251 60.0 20.8 15.7
2012 1218 58.5 20.8 17.8
2013 1242 59.9 20.7 19.5
2014 1237 58.5 21.1 19.8
2015 1239 61.0 20.3 19.8
2016 1292 60.0 21.5 18.8
2017 1290 60.6 21.2 20.8
2018 1328 62.4 21.2 21.3
2019 1371 63.7 21.4 21.7
2020 1336 n/a n/a 20.8
2021 1370 32.5 42.1 16.2
2022 1277 33.6 37.9 17.5
2023 1246 33.8 36.7 28.9

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 Northfield Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 916 58.1 15.7 3.7
1989 888 57.1 15.5 2.8
1990 849 53.4 15.8 5.3
1991 879 53.1 16.5 3.3
1992 886 55.5 15.9 6.8
1993 960 53.7 17.9 6.3
1994 1028 60.3 17.0 4.1
1995 1107 64.4 17.2 4.7
1996 1107 64.4 17.2 4.7
1997 1158 0.0 0.0 4.1
1998 1183 n/a 0.0 6.5
1999 1170 75.0 15.6 5.7
2000 1203 65.7 18.3 7.6
2001 1214 66.8 18.2 8.7
2002 1292 79.6 16.2 11.1
2003 1292 79.6 16.2 11.1
2004 1263 80.3 15.7 9.7
2005 1264 62.1 20.4 9.7
2006 1264 56.2 22.5 9.8
2007 1290 57.7 22.4 13
2008 1287 58.3 22.1 11.3
2009 1263 58.6 21.6 12.7
2010 1298 59.5 21.8 17.1
2011 1251 60.0 20.8 15.7
2012 1218 58.5 20.8 17.8
2013 1242 59.9 20.7 19.5
2014 1237 58.5 21.1 19.8
2015 1239 61.0 20.3 19.8
2016 1292 60.0 21.5 18.8
2017 1290 60.6 21.2 20.8
2018 1328 62.4 21.2 21.3
2019 1371 63.7 21.4 21.7
2020 1336 n/a n/a 20.8
2021 1370 32.5 42.1 16.2
2022 1277 33.6 37.9 17.5
2023 1246 33.8 36.7 28.9

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 Northfield Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northfield Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 492 High schoolsRanks 76th of 476 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Northfield Senior High)63.454.6
 8.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Northfield Public School District)63.254.9
 8.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Northfield Senior High)59.143.3
 15.7%
   11th Grade Math (Northfield Public School District)58.742.6
 16.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Northfield Senior High)58.656.9
 1.6%
   End of Course Science (Northfield Public School District)58.656.9
 1.7%
   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 Students13711246
 9.1%
African American3623
 36.1%
American Indian22
Asian2319
 17.4%
Hispanic179205
 14.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1112948
 14.7%
Two or More Races1949
 157.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.7%28.9%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northfield Senior High

Northfield Senior High ranks 123rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,246 students attended Northfield Senior High.

Students at Northfield Senior High are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Northfield Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bridgewater Elementary
Elementary : Greenvale Park Elementary
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary
Middle : Northfield Middle


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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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