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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GOODHUE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 271290000648

GOODHUE SECONDARY

510 3RD AVE, GOODHUE, MN 55027 · (651) 923-4447 · Goodhue County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL362 STUDENTS
Enrollment
362
High
DISTRICT 389 · STATE 371
Student : Teacher
20.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
70 students
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
54
Grade 8
64
Grade 9
64
Grade 10
68
Grade 11
54
Grade 12
58
Student demographics
White
32289%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
339%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 12%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 12%
Two+
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16546%
Female
19754%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
55.1%
MN avg 49.7%
Math
35.1%
MN avg 45.3%
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.7%
based on MN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.9pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
362
+53 (+17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.9:1
was 18.0:1
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GOODHUE SECONDARY

Located at 510 3RD AVE, in GOODHUE, Minnesota, GOODHUE SECONDARY is an average-sized four-year high school that teaches 362 students (grades 7 through 12), overseen by GOODHUE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

GOODHUE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 778 students. GOODHUE SECONDARY is one of those campuses.

On demographics, GOODHUE SECONDARY records that nearly all students (89%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 9% Hispanic. Compared to Goodhue County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, The school employs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 20.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.3:1 average. Roughly 19% of students at GOODHUE SECONDARY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Goodhue County runs at roughly 28%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), GOODHUE SECONDARY tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 54.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 43.8%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Goodhue County put median household earnings sit near $84,171, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. In all, Goodhue County runs 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,099 students), of which GOODHUE SECONDARY is one.

GOODHUE ELEMENTARY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 5 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts GOODHUE SECONDARY at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 46.2%.

GOODHUE SECONDARY operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at GOODHUE SECONDARY has edged up 17%, going from 309 students in 2018 to 362 in 2025. Class-load math has widened: from 18.0:1 in 2018 to 20.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Goodhue County at a glance

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Population
47,943
Census ACS
Median income
$84,171
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
7,099 students

Quick facts

School name
GOODHUE SECONDARY
District
GOODHUE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
510 3RD AVE, GOODHUE, MN 55027
Phone
(651) 923-4447
County
Goodhue County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
362
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
70 (19%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
271290000648
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GOODHUE SECONDARY
How many students attend GOODHUE SECONDARY?
GOODHUE SECONDARY enrolls approximately 362 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does GOODHUE SECONDARY serve?
GOODHUE SECONDARY serves grades 07-12.
How many teachers does GOODHUE SECONDARY have?
GOODHUE SECONDARY employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.
What is the student diversity at GOODHUE SECONDARY?
Student demographics at GOODHUE SECONDARY are roughly 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is GOODHUE SECONDARY in?
GOODHUE SECONDARY is part of GOODHUE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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