Serving 123 students in grades 7-12, Stephen Senior 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephen Senior High School's student population of 123 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stephen Senior High 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 Stephen Senior High School is 0.20, 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
#990 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Stephen Senior High School's ranking?
Stephen Senior High School is ranked #990 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Stephen Senior High School often compared to?
Stephen Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall County Central High School, Warren-alvarado-oslo Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephen Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Stephen Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Stephen Senior High School?
123 students attend Stephen Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Stephen Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Senior High School?
Stephen Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stephen Senior High School offer ?
Stephen Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen Senior High School part of?
Stephen Senior High School is part of Stephen-Argyle Central Schools School District.
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