Adrian High School is a public high school located in Adrian, Minnesota, United States and part of the Adrian School District. Students from grades K–12 are all housed in the same building, with classes for each level being held in different wings of the building.
Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Adrian Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adrian Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Adrian Secondary's student population of 157 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Adrian Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adrian Secondary is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adrian Secondary's ranking?
Adrian Secondary is ranked #664 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adrian Secondary?
The graduation rate of Adrian Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Adrian Secondary?
157 students attend Adrian Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Adrian Secondary students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adrian Secondary?
Adrian Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adrian Secondary offer ?
Adrian Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adrian Secondary part of?
Adrian Secondary is part of Adrian Public School District.
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