Serving 238 students in grades 7-12, Sleepy Eye Secondary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sleepy Eye Secondary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sleepy Eye Secondary 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 Sleepy Eye Secondary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1348 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
34%
12%
White
62%
60%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleepy Eye Secondary School's ranking?
Sleepy Eye Secondary School is ranked #1348 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sleepy Eye Secondary School often compared to?
Sleepy Eye Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Ulm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sleepy Eye Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Sleepy Eye Secondary School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sleepy Eye Secondary School?
238 students attend Sleepy Eye Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sleepy Eye Secondary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sleepy Eye Secondary School?
Sleepy Eye Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sleepy Eye Secondary School offer ?
Sleepy Eye Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sleepy Eye Secondary School part of?
Sleepy Eye Secondary School is part of Sleepy Eye Public School District.
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