Is Princeton High School a good school?

Princeton High School ranks 109 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Princeton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 979 students attended Princeton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Princeton High School?

Students at Princeton High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Princeton High School?

Princeton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Princeton Intermediate School Elementary : Princeton Primary School Middle : Princeton Middle School

Princeton High School

Summary:

Princeton High School is a public high school serving 979 students in grades 9-12 in Princeton, Minnesota, a community located about 50 miles northwest of the Twin Cities. The school is part of the Princeton Public School District and has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of Hispanic and other racial/ethnic groups.

Princeton High School is a well-performing school, consistently ranking in the top half of Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is generally above state and district averages, particularly in science, where the percentage of students proficient or better is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's math performance, while still above the district average, is slightly below the state average in recent years. Princeton High School also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate of 95.2%, well above the state average, and a relatively low dropout rate ranging from 3.1% to 4.6% over the past five years.

Compared to nearby schools, Princeton High School generally outperforms the other schools in the Princeton Public School District, including the Credit Recovery and Princeton Area Learning Center programs. The school also performs slightly better than Milaca Secondary High School, which is in a different district, and has a similar performance to Zimmerman High School, which is part of the Elk River Public School District. However, the school's predominantly White student population may be an area for the school to consider addressing, as research suggests that diverse learning environments can benefit all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

807 S 8th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371-8888

(763) 389-6001

District: Princeton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,348

Feeder schools for Princeton High School:

Elementary:	Princeton Intermediate School
	Princeton Primary School
Middle:	Princeton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 979

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Princeton High School ranks better than 77.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.48. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Princeton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Princeton High School has the largest high school student body size in the Princeton Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton High School is 19.3, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Princeton Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Princeton High School employs 50.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton High School is $11,348, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 high schools in the Princeton Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Princeton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton High School 109^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Princeton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Princeton High School

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Rank History for all students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	58.51	276^th	433	36.3%
2005	61.37	265^th	452	41.4%
2006	51.53	282^nd	450	37.3%
2007	58.86	230^th	463	50.3%
2008	65.20	205^th	460	55.4%
2009	51.42	155^th	234	33.8%
2010	57.48	282^nd	540	47.8%
2011	65.47	224^th	545	58.9%
2012	60.05	272^nd	539	49.5%
2013	54.02	295^th	534	44.8%
2014	54.23	267^th	483	44.7%
2015	55.44	264^th	504	47.6%
2016	62.16	216^th	489	55.8%
2017	68.25	171^st	489	65.0%
2018	79.21	88^th	494	82.2%
2019	72.71	131^st	492	73.4%
2021	73.73	99^th	428	76.9%
2022	69.43	137^th	472	71.0%
2023	61.27	188^th	476	60.5%
2024	74.48	109^th	480	77.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.98	23^rd	59	61.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	46.26	109^th	195	44.1%
2019	17.57	199^th	220	9.5%
2021	38.25	114^th	173	34.1%
2022	34.31	151^st	214	29.4%
2023	42.45	130^th	216	39.8%
2024	75.46	35^th	221	84.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.32	69^th	374	81.6%
2019	62.47	133^rd	370	64.1%
2021	82.27	23^rd	270	91.5%
2022	83.22	26^th	312	91.7%
2023	50.73	189^th	393	51.9%
2024	75.42	69^th	389	82.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.89	63^rd	395	84.1%
2019	71.25	105^th	401	73.8%
2021	58.61	157^th	339	53.7%
2022	63.15	146^th	388	62.4%
2023	54.72	188^th	396	52.5%
2024	74.41	84^th	403	79.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.78	112^th	398	71.9%
2019	64.56	152^nd	411	63.0%
2021	76.63	66^th	351	81.2%
2022	64.64	136^th	403	66.3%
2023	57.50	170^th	398	57.3%
2024	64.30	132^nd	405	67.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.04	49^th	135	63.7%

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Rank History for White students at Princeton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.31	119^th	414	71.3%
2019	62.16	162^nd	412	60.7%
2021	63.37	131^st	364	64.0%
2022	56.08	190^th	401	52.6%
2023	47.82	224^th	398	43.7%
2024	60.18	153^rd	402	61.9%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Princeton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	761	6	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	777
1989	737	3	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	750
1990	709	5	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	727
1991	748	1	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	763
1992	798	3	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	812
1993	800	4	8	2	7	n/a	n/a	821
1994	827	4	11	3	6	n/a	n/a	851
1995	946	2	13	2	5	n/a	n/a	968
1996	946	2	13	2	5	n/a	n/a	968
1997	909	2	8	10	6	n/a	n/a	935
1998	932	2	9	8	8	n/a	n/a	959
1999	944	1	9	9	7	n/a	n/a	970
2000	909	2	7	9	11	n/a	n/a	938
2001	935	10	6	8	10	n/a	n/a	969
2002	1049	10	3	5	11	n/a	n/a	1078
2003	1049	10	3	5	11	n/a	n/a	1078
2004	1069	8	6	4	10	n/a	n/a	1097
2005	1051	7	10	4	8	n/a	n/a	1080
2006	1030	9	16	3	7	n/a	n/a	1065
2007	1055	13	12	8	9	n/a	n/a	1097
2008	1042	10	10	10	12	n/a	n/a	1084
2009	1024	9	12	11	12	n/a	n/a	1068
2010	994	11	10	11	6	n/a	n/a	1032
2011	994	15	9	10	4	0	0	1032
2012	998	14	8	9	6	0	1	1036
2013	970	12	6	13	12	0	1	1014
2014	988	7	8	14	14	0	11	1042
2015	953	7	9	22	11	0	22	1024
2016	920	4	10	23	8	0	27	992
2017	926	1	8	30	9	0	35	1009
2018	936	2	7	32	11	0	34	1022
2019	917	6	8	29	8	0	35	1003
2020	881	7	6	32	5	1	27	959
2021	843	7	7	31	1	1	21	911
2022	881	5	7	31	3	1	23	951
2023	890	6	8	41	4	0	30	979

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 Princeton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	777	46.0	16.8	13.3
1989	750	46.7	16.0	9.6
1990	727	42.0	17.3	12.1
1991	763	41.8	18.2	8.1
1992	812	39.1	20.7	9.4
1993	821	43.1	19.0	0
1994	851	44.9	19.0	10.8
1995	968	46.2	21.0	0.1
1996	968	46.2	21.0	0.1
1997	935	49.5	18.9	9.8
1998	959	n/a	0.0	10.7
1999	970	57.6	16.8	9.9
2000	938	51.5	18.2	15.6
2001	969	53.0	18.3	17.9
2002	1078	56.4	19.1	13.1
2003	1078	56.4	19.1	13.1
2004	1097	58.0	18.9	16.8
2005	1080	58.0	18.6	16.9
2006	1065	56.4	18.9	19.4
2007	1097	60.6	18.1	18.3
2008	1084	60.8	17.8	19.8
2009	1068	59.9	17.8	21.3
2010	1032	61.4	16.8	26.5
2011	1032	57.9	17.8	26
2012	1036	58.0	17.8	27.8
2013	1014	60.4	16.7	24.8
2014	1042	58.9	17.6	26.7
2015	1024	59.0	17.3	27.7
2016	992	53.0	18.7	27.3
2017	1009	53.0	19.0	28.5
2018	1022	51.1	19.9	24.7
2019	1003	47.5	21.0	25.6
2020	959	50.4	19.0	22.7
2021	911	52.3	17.3	17.7
2022	951	50.6	18.7	19.7
2023	979	50.5	19.3	32.6

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 Princeton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	777	46.0	16.8	13.3
1989	750	46.7	16.0	9.6
1990	727	42.0	17.3	12.1
1991	763	41.8	18.2	8.1
1992	812	39.1	20.7	9.4
1993	821	43.1	19.0	0
1994	851	44.9	19.0	10.8
1995	968	46.2	21.0	0.1
1996	968	46.2	21.0	0.1
1997	935	49.5	18.9	9.8
1998	959	n/a	0.0	10.7
1999	970	57.6	16.8	9.9
2000	938	51.5	18.2	15.6
2001	969	53.0	18.3	17.9
2002	1078	56.4	19.1	13.1
2003	1078	56.4	19.1	13.1
2004	1097	58.0	18.9	16.8
2005	1080	58.0	18.6	16.9
2006	1065	56.4	18.9	19.4
2007	1097	60.6	18.1	18.3
2008	1084	60.8	17.8	19.8
2009	1068	59.9	17.8	21.3
2010	1032	61.4	16.8	26.5
2011	1032	57.9	17.8	26
2012	1036	58.0	17.8	27.8
2013	1014	60.4	16.7	24.8
2014	1042	58.9	17.6	26.7
2015	1024	59.0	17.3	27.7
2016	992	53.0	18.7	27.3
2017	1009	53.0	19.0	28.5
2018	1022	51.1	19.9	24.7
2019	1003	47.5	21.0	25.6
2020	959	50.4	19.0	22.7
2021	911	52.3	17.3	17.7
2022	951	50.6	18.7	19.7
2023	979	50.5	19.3	32.6

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 Princeton High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,348

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton High School

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 131^st of 492 High schools	Ranks 188^th of 476 High schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Princeton High School)	60.3	44.3	16%
10th Grade Reading (Princeton Public School District)	58.8	43.1	15.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Princeton High School)	60.3	42.1	18.1%
11th Grade Math (Princeton Public School District)	55.3	39.7	15.6%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Princeton High School)	55.4	41.2	14.2%
End of Course Science (Princeton Public School District)	51.3	38.3	13%
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	1003	979	2.4%
African American	6	6
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	29	41	41.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	917	890	2.9%
Two or More Races	35	30	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	32.6%	7%

Schools Near Princeton High School

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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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	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
Princeton High School	Public	9-12	807 S 8th Ave	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 389-6001	979	51	19.3	32.6%	890 (90.9%)	6 (0.6%)	41 (4.2%)	8 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.1%)	74.5	109^th of 480 public high schools	77.3%		61.3	188^th of 476 public high schools	60.5%	79			34.2	34.2			53.9	53.9		59.0	59.0	$11,348
Princeton Online MN	Public, Virtual	9-12	807 8th Ave S	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 389-6069	36	0		30.6%	33 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)												$7,826
Onward Transition Program	Public	12	706 1st Street	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 389-6191	5	0			5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1506 1st Street	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 389-6719	14	0		64.3%	12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$2,873
Princeton Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	1506 1st St	Princeton	55371	Mille Lacs County	Princeton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 389-6719	21	0		52.4%	19 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			0.0	0.0								$14,689
Zimmerman High School	Public	9-12	25900 4th St W	Zimmerman	55398	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3505	707	23	30.8	27.6%	642 (90.8%)	7 (1.0%)	19 (2.7%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)	74.3	112^th of 480 public high schools	76.7%		82.8	63^rd of 476 public high schools	86.8%	49			37.7	37.7			53.1	53.1		56.3	56.3	$12,416
Milaca Secondary High	Public	7-12	500 Highway 23 W	Milaca	56353	Mille Lacs County	Milaca Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 982-7206	772	41	18.8	44.8%	714 (92.5%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (2.8%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	66.4	169^th of 480 public high schools	64.8%		71	116^th of 476 public high schools	75.6%	53	37.3	45.7	39.1	40.9	46.9	38.4	51.8	45.4	26.6	42.0	33.9	$12,646
Milaca Area Learning Center	Public	7-12	500 Highway 23 W	Milaca	56353	Mille Lacs County	Milaca Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 982-7249	27	3	9.3	70.4%	24 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)												$13,219
Milaca 7-12 Online	Public, Virtual	7-12	500 Highway 23 W	Milaca	56353	Mille Lacs County	Milaca Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(320) 982-7249	34	1	32.0	61.8%	30 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Transition 15	Public	12	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 753-7046	23	3	7.6	47.8%	18 (78.3%)	2 (8.7%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$32,772

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