Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Lyle High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyle High School's student population of 84 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Lyle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyle High School is 0.28, 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
#1602 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyle High School's ranking?
Lyle High School is ranked #1602 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lyle High School?
The graduation rate of Lyle High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lyle High School?
84 students attend Lyle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lyle High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyle High School?
Lyle High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyle High School offer ?
Lyle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyle High School part of?
Lyle High School is part of Lyle Public School District.
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