Upsala Secondary

Summary:

Upsala Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Upsala, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 160 students. The school is part of the Upsala Public School District, which is ranked 209 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Upsala Secondary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (96.25%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Little Falls Senior High and Royalton High School. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 182 out of 480 Minnesota high schools (3-star rating) to as low as 370 out of 428 (1-star rating), suggesting inconsistent academic performance. Additionally, Upsala Secondary's ranking for male students is notably higher than for female students, with the school ranking 54 out of 405 for males (4-star rating) but only 250 out of 396 for females (2-star rating) in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Upsala Secondary has generally high graduation rates, the school's dropout rates have also been relatively high, reaching as high as 5.4% in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's test scores on the MCA-III assessments are mixed, with better performance in reading but lower proficiency rates in math and science compared to the state and district averages. These findings suggest that Upsala Secondary may need to address areas of inconsistency, gender disparity, and student retention to ensure all students receive a high-quality education and are prepared for success after graduation.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 415 S Main St
       Upsala, MN  56384-0190


(320) 573-2176

District: Upsala Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,052 Help


Feeder schools for Upsala Secondary:

Elementary:    Upsala Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  160

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
African American:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Upsala Secondary ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Upsala Secondary ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Upsala Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (96.3%), African American (2.5%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upsala Secondary is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upsala Secondary is $13,052.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upsala Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Upsala Secondary 259th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Upsala Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Upsala Secondary 182nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Upsala Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Upsala Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upsala Public School District 209th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upsala Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.17 11th 387 97.2%
2005 39.07 302nd 396 23.7%
2007 38.29 299th 403 25.8%
2008 52.28 233rd 409 43.0%
2009 48.63 145th 230 37.0%
2010 43.61 305th 454 32.8%
2011 57.92 209th 478 56.3%
2012 57.79 228th 469 51.4%
2013 41.66 322nd 488 34.0%
2014 28.21 388th 490 20.8%
2015 15.31 445th 516 13.8%
2016 21.99 424th 508 16.5%
2017 35.16 361st 523 31.0%
2018 19.26 439th 518 15.3%
2019 17.18 454th 533 14.8%
2021 46.82 278th 521 46.6%
2022 59.51 195th 520 62.5%
2023 77.35 90th 529 83.0%
2024 51.27 259th 545 52.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.22 298th 473 37.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.86 335th 436 23.2%
2019 10.50 406th 439 7.5%
2021 21.81 369th 443 16.7%
2023 70.28 104th 455 77.1%
2024 51.33 226th 474 52.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.07 397th 438 9.4%
2019 24.32 362nd 454 20.3%
2021 62.40 146th 437 66.6%
2022 63.34 156th 476 67.2%
2023 79.06 67th 464 85.6%
2024 48.26 246th 479 48.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.53 405th 428 5.4%
2019 8.37 409th 428 4.4%
2021 33.30 289th 422 31.5%
2022 48.73 212th 438 51.6%
2023 65.33 123rd 436 71.8%
2024 31.21 328th 440 25.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Upsala Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.48 56th 433 87.1%
2005 80.31 53rd 452 88.3%
2006 48.29 299th 450 33.6%
2007 63.39 198th 463 57.2%
2008 56.32 260th 460 43.5%
2009 61.82 112th 234 52.1%
2010 75.05 103rd 540 80.9%
2011 68.56 182nd 545 66.6%
2012 66.00 211th 539 60.9%
2013 66.75 188th 534 64.8%
2014 56.45 258th 483 46.6%
2015 62.92 210th 504 58.3%
2016 61.88 218th 489 55.4%
2017 20.26 392nd 489 19.8%
2018 26.91 376th 494 23.9%
2019 42.50 326th 492 33.7%
2021 19.02 370th 428 13.6%
2022 37.07 329th 472 30.3%
2023 59.73 196th 476 58.8%
2024 64.05 182nd 480 62.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.46 166th 374 55.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.14 329th 395 16.7%
2019 52.77 223rd 401 44.4%
2021 8.60 321st 339 5.3%
2022 43.16 244th 388 37.1%
2023 43.30 250th 396 36.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.44 354th 398 11.1%
2019 16.55 357th 411 13.1%
2021 22.00 301st 351 14.2%
2022 27.48 323rd 403 19.9%
2023 65.02 128th 398 67.8%
2024 81.01 54th 405 86.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Upsala Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.90 372nd 414 10.1%
2019 28.21 329th 412 20.1%
2021 9.79 348th 364 4.4%
2022 23.37 342nd 401 14.7%
2023 46.67 232nd 398 41.7%
2024 53.00 194th 402 51.7%
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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.

Upsala Secondary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Upsala Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1989 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1990 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1992 194 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1993 201 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1995 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1996 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1997 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1998 202 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2000 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2001 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 205 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 213 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 205 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 200 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 207 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2011 205 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 207
2012 187 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 190
2013 178 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 183
2014 177 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 180
2015 173 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 178
2016 173 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 179
2017 177 0 2 4 0 0 4 0 187
2018 175 1 2 5 0 0 1 0 184
2019 172 1 1 6 0 0 2 0 182
2020 166 3 1 6 0 0 3 0 179
2021 164 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 173
2022 168 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 175
2023 154 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 160

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 Upsala Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 183 16.0 11.4 18.6
1989 189 11.1 17.0 18.5
1990 190 14.9 12.7 17.9
1991 193 15.6 12.3 14
1992 195 16.9 11.5 18.5
1993 202 16.3 12.4 21.8
1994 205 17.0 12.1 18
1995 177 14.8 12.0 18.1
1996 177 14.8 12.0 18.1
1997 194 16.5 11.8 22.7
1998 203 n/a 0.0 21.7
1999 203 18.9 10.7 24.1
2000 210 16.7 12.6 39.5
2001 213 16.3 13.1 37.1
2002 201 15.8 12.7 32.3
2003 201 15.8 12.7 32.3
2004 193 15.0 12.9 31.1
2005 206 15.0 13.7 28.2
2006 195 13.7 14.2 21
2007 215 13.8 15.6 21.9
2008 210 11.9 17.6 22.4
2009 206 11.7 17.6 27.2
2010 211 12.9 16.2 36
2011 207 12.5 16.4 30.9
2012 190 12.8 14.8 33.2
2013 183 12.3 14.7 41
2014 180 12.7 14.1 36.1
2015 178 13.0 13.6 34.3
2016 179 14.0 12.7 33.5
2017 187 13.9 13.4 34.2
2018 184 13.8 13.2 24.5
2019 182 13.9 13.0 25.3
2020 179 14.3 12.4 17.3
2021 173 17.1 10.1 5.8
2022 175 16.1 10.8 17.7
2023 160 14.0 11.3 25.6

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 Upsala Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 183 16.0 11.4 18.6
1989 189 11.1 17.0 18.5
1990 190 14.9 12.7 17.9
1991 193 15.6 12.3 14
1992 195 16.9 11.5 18.5
1993 202 16.3 12.4 21.8
1994 205 17.0 12.1 18
1995 177 14.8 12.0 18.1
1996 177 14.8 12.0 18.1
1997 194 16.5 11.8 22.7
1998 203 n/a 0.0 21.7
1999 203 18.9 10.7 24.1
2000 210 16.7 12.6 39.5
2001 213 16.3 13.1 37.1
2002 201 15.8 12.7 32.3
2003 201 15.8 12.7 32.3
2004 193 15.0 12.9 31.1
2005 206 15.0 13.7 28.2
2006 195 13.7 14.2 21
2007 215 13.8 15.6 21.9
2008 210 11.9 17.6 22.4
2009 206 11.7 17.6 27.2
2010 211 12.9 16.2 36
2011 207 12.5 16.4 30.9
2012 190 12.8 14.8 33.2
2013 183 12.3 14.7 41
2014 180 12.7 14.1 36.1
2015 178 13.0 13.6 34.3
2016 179 14.0 12.7 33.5
2017 187 13.9 13.4 34.2
2018 184 13.8 13.2 24.5
2019 182 13.9 13.0 25.3
2020 179 14.3 12.4 17.3
2021 173 17.1 10.1 5.8
2022 175 16.1 10.8 17.7
2023 160 14.0 11.3 25.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Upsala Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,052

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upsala Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 454th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 90th of 529 Middle schools
 68.2%
Ranks 326th of 492 High schoolsRanks 196th of 476 High schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Upsala Secondary)23.127.3
 4.2%
   7th Grade Math (Upsala Public School District)23.127.3
 4.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Upsala Secondary)2850
 22%
   7th Grade Reading (Upsala Public School District)2850
 22%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Upsala Secondary)14.346.7
 32.4%
   8th Grade Math (Upsala Public School District)14.346.7
 32.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Upsala Secondary)39.373.3
 34%
   8th Grade Reading (Upsala Public School District)39.373.3
 34%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Upsala Secondary)32.143.3
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Upsala Public School District)32.143.3
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Upsala Secondary)68.668
 0.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Upsala Public School District)68.668
 0.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Upsala Secondary)15.424.1
 8.8%
   11th Grade Math (Upsala Public School District)15.424.1
 8.8%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Upsala Secondary)31.434.6
 3.2%
   End of Course Science (Upsala Public School District)31.434.6
 3.2%
   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 Students182160
 12.1%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic62
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White172154
 10.5%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.3%25.6%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Upsala Secondary

Students at Upsala Secondary are 96% White, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 160 students attended Upsala Secondary.

Upsala Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Upsala Elementary

Upsala Secondary ranks 182nd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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