Mayo Senior High

Summary:

Mayo Senior High is a public high school located in Rochester, Minnesota, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,862 students. As part of the Rochester Public School District, which is ranked 205 out of 463 districts in Minnesota, Mayo Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mayo Senior High's academic performance is exceptional, with higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state in MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.8% to 94.8% over the past five years, and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.2% to 3.1%. Notably, Mayo Senior High has a diverse student population, with strong performance across different racial subgroups, particularly for Asian and African American students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Project Search Mayo Clinic and Rochester Academy-Idp Living (RAIL), Mayo Senior High stands out with its larger enrollment, higher academic performance, and lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the nearby charter schools, Rochester Beacon Academy and Rochester Stem Academy, have lower academic performance and higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the differences in student demographics and educational outcomes between traditional public schools and charter schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 1420 11th Ave SE
       Rochester, MN  55904-8888


(507) 328-5500

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,352 Help


Feeder schools for Mayo Senior High:

Elementary:    Bamber Valley Elementary
    Folwell Elementary
    Franklin Elementary
    Pinewood Elementary
Middle:    Willow Creek Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  1,820

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
Hispanic:
15.8%
African American:
9.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29% Help


 See top rated Minnesota high schools

 Compare Mayo Senior High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Mayo Senior High ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.16. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mayo Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Mayo Senior High has the largest high school student body size in the Rochester Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), Hispanic (15.8%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mayo Senior High is 22.7. 7 high schools in the Rochester Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Mayo Senior High employs 79.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mayo Senior High is $12,352. 6 high schools in the Rochester Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mayo Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mayo Senior High 86th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Mayo Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Mayo Senior High?

Rank History for Mayo Senior High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.13 137th 433 68.4%
2005 75.79 103rd 452 77.2%
2006 93.66 10th 450 97.8%
2007 93.88 12th 463 97.4%
2008 87.24 38th 460 91.7%
2009 84.39 29th 234 87.6%
2010 76.62 86th 540 84.1%
2011 73.47 127th 545 76.7%
2012 73.97 125th 539 76.8%
2013 71.76 133rd 534 75.1%
2014 73.91 112th 483 76.8%
2015 70.58 150th 504 70.2%
2016 80.66 72nd 489 85.3%
2017 60.93 220th 489 55.0%
2018 66.62 181st 494 63.4%
2019 58.87 243rd 492 50.6%
2021 67.95 137th 428 68.0%
2022 68.87 142nd 472 69.9%
2024 78.16 86th 480 82.1%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.90 22nd 66 66.7%
2021 58.84 19th 51 62.7%
2022 51.80 36th 74 51.4%
2024 63.01 25th 72 65.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.27 39th 78 50.0%
2019 68.98 15th 85 82.4%
2021 54.21 14th 47 70.2%
2022 29.81 67th 87 23.0%
2024 48.10 40th 102 60.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.47 77th 195 60.5%
2019 56.72 86th 220 60.9%
2021 39.40 112th 173 35.3%
2022 56.45 88th 214 58.9%
2024 61.41 73rd 221 67.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.96 251st 374 32.9%
2019 24.49 296th 370 20.0%
2021 24.13 224th 270 17.0%
2022 29.27 234th 312 25.0%
2024 45.76 224th 389 42.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.22 181st 395 54.2%
2019 52.05 227th 401 43.4%
2021 59.53 149th 339 56.0%
2022 62.36 152nd 388 60.8%
2024 67.57 117th 403 71.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.00 176th 398 55.8%
2019 50.71 227th 411 44.8%
2021 66.71 109th 351 68.9%
2022 64.67 135th 403 66.5%
2024 77.43 67th 405 83.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.11 20th 76 73.7%
2019 65.67 23rd 78 70.5%
2021 65.88 16th 49 67.3%
2022 64.69 26th 68 61.8%
2024 85.39 13th 78 83.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.28 39th 106 63.2%
2019 47.67 53rd 103 48.5%
2021 44.16 37th 68 45.6%
2022 48.87 47th 102 53.9%
2024 79.49 13th 109 88.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.57 89th 129 31.0%
2019 30.69 100th 132 24.2%
2021 35.93 65th 101 35.6%
2022 48.50 70th 135 48.1%
2024 59.82 46th 145 68.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Mayo Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.59 137th 414 66.9%
2019 59.30 185th 412 55.1%
2021 71.60 82nd 364 77.5%
2022 70.03 97th 401 75.8%
2024 74.60 74th 402 81.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

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.

Mayo Senior High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)
0%

0%

0%

100%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, February 26, 2023

Open Quote I am 2014 graduate of the school. While it was no Willow Creek, Mayo was only slightly less painful! The students, underclassmen in particular, are incredibly cliquey and treat those with mild learning differences or anyone outside of their circle, for that matter, as drastically inferior. Aside from a few great teachers/staff, many are incredibly unsympathetic to ones situation, and are thus, insistent on their one-track mind. And the special ed department in particular, (with a couple exceptions) is incredibly HORRIBLE, as they only seemingly care about is gaining extra money from the state, even if it means remedializing the student by shoving elementary school-level work down their throat, so to speak. Bottom line, if you had an absolutely horrendous time at Willow Creek, do NOT attend Mayo, not even for a day. Instead, do some research on what high schools, even if they are in the Twin Cities, would best cater to the student's needs hence emphasize the arts/creativity. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mayo Senior High

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 1348 21 129 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1525
1995 1858 82 160 45 3 n/a n/a 0 2148
1996 1858 82 160 45 3 n/a n/a 0 2148
1997 1930 101 160 56 4 n/a n/a 0 2251
1998 1635 90 138 42 7 n/a n/a 0 1912
1999 1475 74 114 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1719
2000 1378 91 101 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1615
2001 1412 111 101 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1667
2002 1474 135 123 63 6 n/a n/a 0 1801
2003 1474 135 123 63 6 n/a n/a 0 1801
2004 1497 128 103 86 5 n/a n/a 0 1819
2005 1420 136 97 84 8 n/a n/a 0 1745
2006 1428 129 101 108 9 n/a n/a 0 1775
2007 1415 157 90 105 9 n/a n/a 0 1776
2008 1331 160 100 108 12 n/a n/a 0 1711
2009 1299 162 109 106 6 n/a n/a 0 1682
2010 1276 177 127 111 2 n/a n/a 0 1693
2011 1212 189 137 138 2 4 13 0 1695
2012 1144 147 145 155 2 4 25 0 1622
2013 1120 149 159 141 2 2 37 0 1610
2014 1108 149 145 162 2 0 32 0 1598
2015 1128 159 136 160 4 1 32 0 1620
2016 1074 163 139 172 1 1 33 0 1583
2017 1091 189 130 170 4 0 36 0 1620
2018 1110 207 135 182 6 0 49 0 1689
2019 1109 221 137 209 3 1 59 0 1739
2020 1144 222 137 247 4 2 87 0 1843
2021 1172 222 146 288 6 3 104 0 1941
2022 1168 196 146 307 10 2 120 0 1949
2023 1132 178 137 282 9 1 123 0 1862
2024 1088 169 132 288 7 1 135 0 1820

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 Mayo Senior High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1525 80.8 18.9 15.7
1995 2148 102.0 21.1 11.8
1996 2148 102.0 21.1 11.8
1997 2251 107.9 20.9 11.5
1998 1912 n/a 0.0 12.2
1999 1719 97.3 17.7 11.9
2000 1615 88.4 18.3 14.6
2001 1667 90.3 18.5 15.5
2002 1801 94.3 19.1 18.3
2003 1801 94.3 19.1 18.3
2004 1819 91.9 19.8 18.9
2005 1745 90.6 19.3 21
2006 1775 91.5 19.4 19.3
2007 1776 87.3 20.3 20.8
2008 1711 85.0 20.1 22.3
2009 1682 83.1 20.2 23.4
2010 1693 77.9 21.7 25.9
2011 1695 77.7 21.8 27.8
2012 1622 86.8 18.6 26.3
2013 1610 84.0 19.1 28.7
2014 1598 84.8 18.8 28.8
2015 1620 85.0 19.0 31.2
2016 1583 86.0 18.4 30.4
2017 1620 91.5 17.7 28.8
2018 1689 92.1 18.3 30.6
2019 1739 97.5 17.8 29.8
2020 1843 n/a n/a 30
2021 1941 40.7 47.5 26.1
2022 1949 38.6 50.4 28.3
2023 1862 41.0 45.3 31.2
2024 1820 79.9 22.7 29

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 Mayo Senior High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1525 80.8 18.9 15.7
1995 2148 102.0 21.1 11.8
1996 2148 102.0 21.1 11.8
1997 2251 107.9 20.9 11.5
1998 1912 n/a 0.0 12.2
1999 1719 97.3 17.7 11.9
2000 1615 88.4 18.3 14.6
2001 1667 90.3 18.5 15.5
2002 1801 94.3 19.1 18.3
2003 1801 94.3 19.1 18.3
2004 1819 91.9 19.8 18.9
2005 1745 90.6 19.3 21
2006 1775 91.5 19.4 19.3
2007 1776 87.3 20.3 20.8
2008 1711 85.0 20.1 22.3
2009 1682 83.1 20.2 23.4
2010 1693 77.9 21.7 25.9
2011 1695 77.7 21.8 27.8
2012 1622 86.8 18.6 26.3
2013 1610 84.0 19.1 28.7
2014 1598 84.8 18.8 28.8
2015 1620 85.0 19.0 31.2
2016 1583 86.0 18.4 30.4
2017 1620 91.5 17.7 28.8
2018 1689 92.1 18.3 30.6
2019 1739 97.5 17.8 29.8
2020 1843 n/a n/a 30
2021 1941 40.7 47.5 26.1
2022 1949 38.6 50.4 28.3
2023 1862 41.0 45.3 31.2
2024 1820 79.9 22.7 29

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 Mayo Senior High

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,352

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mayo Senior High

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
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 492 High schoolsRanks 142nd of 472 High schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Mayo Senior High)60.662.3
 1.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)56.260.6
 4.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.455.2
 5.2%
11th Grade Math (Mayo Senior High)46.343.5
 2.8%
   11th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)40.338.8
 1.5%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536.6
 8.4%
End of Course Science (Mayo Senior High)43.641
 2.7%
   End of Course Science (Rochester Public School District)44.638.3
 6.3%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.445.6
 8.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17391862
 7.1%
African American221178
 19.5%
American Indian39
 200%
Asian137137
Hispanic209282
 34.9%
Pacific Islander11
White11091132
 2.1%
Two or More Races59123
 108.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%31.2%
 1.4%


Schools Near Mayo Senior High









Frequently Asked Questions about Mayo Senior High

Mayo Senior High ranks 86th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Mayo Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bamber Valley Elementary
Elementary : Folwell Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Pinewood Elementary
Middle : Willow Creek Middle

Students at Mayo Senior High are 60% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,820 students attended Mayo Senior High.


Rate Mayo Senior High!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mayo Senior High!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 274 milliseconds.