Minnesota New Country School is a Charter school in Henderson, Minnesota, United States, established in 1993.
Serving 136 students in grades 7-12, Minnesota New Country 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnesota New Country School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Minnesota New Country School's student population of 136 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Minnesota New Country School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota New Country School is 0.19, 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
#1429 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Minnesota New Country School's ranking?
Minnesota New Country School is ranked #1429 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnesota New Country School often compared to?
Minnesota New Country Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gfw High School, Sibley East-arlington Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota New Country School?
The graduation rate of Minnesota New Country School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota New Country School?
136 students attend Minnesota New Country School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Minnesota New Country School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota New Country School?
Minnesota New Country School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota New Country School offer ?
Minnesota New Country School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota New Country School part of?
Minnesota New Country School is part of Minnesota New Country School District.
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