Is Stephen Senior High a good school?

Stephen Senior High ranks 148 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stephen Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 123 students attended Stephen Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Stephen Senior High?

Students at Stephen Senior High are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Stephen Senior High?

Stephen Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Argyle Elementary

Stephen Senior High

Summary:

Stephen Senior High is a public high school located in Stephen, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 131 students. The school is part of the Stephen-Argyle Central Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stephen Senior High has a predominantly white student population, with 88.55% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools of Tri-County Secondary (90.54% white) and Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Secondary (81.68% white). The school has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, Stephen Senior High has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 4.1% over the past five years, lower than the state average and the nearby schools.

While Stephen Senior High generally performs above the state average in MCA-III proficiency rates across math, reading, and science, the school has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 45 out of 472 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 to a low of 317 out of 492 in 2018-2019. Additionally, the school's performance on various subgroups is noteworthy, with male students consistently ranking in the top 13-286 out of 398-411 Minnesota high schools, while female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have ranked much lower, in the 134-277 and 307-370 ranges, respectively. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 26.81% in 2021-2022 to 33.59% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income households.

Detail:

Public 7-12

500 School Ave
Stephen, MN 56757-0068

(218) 478-3314

District: Stephen-Argyle Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,648

Feeder schools for Stephen Senior High:

Elementary:

Argyle Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stephen Senior High ranks better than 87% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Stephen Senior High ranks better than 69.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stephen Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephen Senior High is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Stephen Senior High employs 8.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephen Senior High is $16,648.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stephen Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen Senior High 71^st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Stephen Senior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen Senior High 148^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Stephen Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Stephen-Argyle Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen-Argyle Central Schools 68^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	37.53	300^th	387	22.5%
2005	78.16	76^th	396	80.8%
2006	45.91	270^th	406	33.5%
2007	59.68	169^th	403	58.1%
2008	63.32	156^th	409	61.9%
2010	63.73	172^nd	454	62.1%
2011	78.27	69^th	478	85.6%
2012	76.59	74^th	469	84.2%
2013	71.57	125^th	488	74.4%
2014	66.93	147^th	490	70.0%
2015	38.90	343^rd	516	33.5%
2016	37.96	342^nd	508	32.7%
2017	51.25	277^th	523	47.0%
2018	54.85	260^th	518	49.8%
2019	53.12	260^th	533	51.2%
2021	57.57	207^th	521	60.3%
2022	52.20	243^rd	520	53.3%
2023	70.10	129^th	529	75.6%
2024	80.92	71^st	545	87.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.57	269^th	415	35.2%
2021	59.18	120^th	399	69.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.91	268^th	436	38.5%
2019	31.67	337^th	439	23.2%
2021	30.21	330^th	443	25.5%
2022	40.10	298^th	467	36.2%
2023	41.79	280^th	455	38.5%
2024	81.49	57^th	474	88.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.75	192^nd	438	56.2%
2022	52.95	213^th	476	55.3%
2024	78.12	68^th	479	85.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	46.29	240^th	428	43.9%
2019	27.39	351^st	428	18.0%
2021	47.58	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	37.30	281^st	438	35.8%
2023	63.93	132^nd	436	69.7%
2024	72.37	82^nd	440	81.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stephen Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	81.10	40^th	433	90.8%
2005	85.10	11^th	452	97.6%
2006	73.49	132^nd	450	70.7%
2007	76.60	111^th	463	76.0%
2008	59.47	242^nd	460	47.4%
2010	83.68	26^th	540	95.2%
2011	66.41	207^th	545	62.0%
2012	64.11	228^th	539	57.7%
2013	71.50	135^th	534	74.7%
2014	73.06	122^nd	483	74.7%
2015	64.25	203^rd	504	59.7%
2016	77.12	95^th	489	80.6%
2017	65.69	190^th	489	61.1%
2018	53.62	273^rd	494	44.7%
2019	43.17	317^th	492	35.6%
2021	73.21	103^rd	428	75.9%
2022	83.88	45^th	472	90.5%
2023	67.84	144^th	476	69.7%
2024	68.59	148^th	480	69.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.30	307^th	370	17.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	47.52	249^th	401	37.9%
2021	62.60	134^th	339	60.5%
2022	48.50	223^rd	388	42.5%
2023	36.92	277^th	396	30.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	58.16	190^th	398	52.3%
2019	38.11	286^th	411	30.4%
2024	93.43	13^th	405	96.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Stephen Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.39	215^th	414	48.1%
2019	25.71	336^th	412	18.4%
2021	66.05	116^th	364	68.1%
2022	62.28	149^th	401	62.8%
2023	42.38	251^st	398	36.9%
2024	50.70	210^th	402	47.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stephen Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	129	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	135
1999	131	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	132
2000	118	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	122
2001	122	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	127
2002	207	0	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	219
2003	207	0	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	219
2004	183	0	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	191
2005	358	4	0	26	3	n/a	n/a	391
2006	171	1	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	183
2007	169	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	179
2008	165	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	179
2009	160	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	172
2010	153	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	161
2011	160	0	0	9	0	0	1	170
2012	160	0	0	9	0	0	1	170
2013	153	0	0	10	0	0	1	164
2014	147	0	0	13	0	0	3	163
2015	144	0	1	11	0	0	3	159
2016	132	0	1	18	0	0	3	154
2017	129	0	1	12	0	0	4	146
2018	123	0	1	14	0	0	5	143
2019	120	0	1	11	0	0	5	137
2020	117	1	1	13	0	0	4	136
2021	124	1	0	11	0	0	4	140
2022	121	1	0	12	0	0	4	138
2023	116	1	0	10	0	0	4	131
2024	110	1	0	9	0	0	3	123

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stephen Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	135	n/a	0.0	9.6
1999	132	10.5	12.6	7.6
2000	122	8.4	14.5	19.7
2001	127	10.1	12.6	17.3
2002	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
2003	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
2004	191	15.5	12.3	27.2
2005	391	14.3	27.3	37.3
2006	183	14.1	13.0	37.7
2007	179	12.3	14.6	34.1
2008	179	12.1	14.8	32.4
2009	172	12.1	14.2	34.3
2010	161	12.1	13.2	36.6
2011	170	11.2	15.0	33.5
2012	170	21.0	8.0	30.6
2013	164	20.9	7.8	32.9
2014	163	18.0	9.0	33.7
2015	159	18.0	8.8	37.7
2016	154	18.0	8.5	35.1
2017	146	17.4	8.3	30.1
2018	143	13.4	10.6	36.4
2019	137	12.3	11.1	30.7
2020	136	11.0	12.3	33.8
2021	140	7.5	18.5	37.9
2022	138	8.0	17.2	26.8
2023	131	7.0	18.6	33.6
2024	123	8.9	13.7	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stephen Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	135	n/a	0.0	9.6
1999	132	10.5	12.6	7.6
2000	122	8.4	14.5	19.7
2001	127	10.1	12.6	17.3
2002	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
2003	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
2004	191	15.5	12.3	27.2
2005	391	14.3	27.3	37.3
2006	183	14.1	13.0	37.7
2007	179	12.3	14.6	34.1
2008	179	12.1	14.8	32.4
2009	172	12.1	14.2	34.3
2010	161	12.1	13.2	36.6
2011	170	11.2	15.0	33.5
2012	170	21.0	8.0	30.6
2013	164	20.9	7.8	32.9
2014	163	18.0	9.0	33.7
2015	159	18.0	8.8	37.7
2016	154	18.0	8.5	35.1
2017	146	17.4	8.3	30.1
2018	143	13.4	10.6	36.4
2019	137	12.3	11.1	30.7
2020	136	11.0	12.3	33.8
2021	140	7.5	18.5	37.9
2022	138	8.0	17.2	26.8
2023	131	7.0	18.6	33.6
2024	123	8.9	13.7	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stephen Senior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,648

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephen Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 129^th of 529 Middle schools	24.4%
Ranks 317^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 144^th of 476 High schools	34.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Stephen Senior High)	45.5	56	10.6%
7th Grade Math (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	45.5	56	10.6%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Stephen Senior High)	59.1	60	0.9%
7th Grade Reading (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	59.1	60	0.9%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Stephen Senior High)	47.4	28.6	18.8%
8th Grade Math (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	47.4	28.6	18.8%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Stephen Senior High)	57.9	52.4	5.5%
8th Grade Reading (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	57.9	52.4	5.5%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Stephen Senior High)	31.6	23.8	7.8%
8th Grade Science (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	31.6	23.8	7.8%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Stephen Senior High)	51.9	55.6	3.7%
10th Grade Reading (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	51.9	55.6	3.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Stephen Senior High)	29.4	40.9	11.5%
11th Grade Math (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	29.4	40.9	11.5%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Stephen Senior High)	40.7	36.8	3.9%
End of Course Science (Stephen-Argyle Central Schools)	40.7	36.8	3.9%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	137	131	4.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	10	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	116	3.3%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.7%	33.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Stephen Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Stephen Senior High	Public	7-12	500 School Ave	Stephen	56757	Marshall County	Stephen-Argyle Central Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 478-3314	123	9	13.7	29.3%	110 (89.4%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	68.6	148^th of 480 public high schools	69.2%		67.8	144^th of 476 public high schools	69.7%	4		50.0	48.0	36.8	44.8		50.0	56.0	63.2	56.9	44.0	36.8	40.9	$16,648
Tri-County Secondary	Public	7-12	303 Pembina Trl S	Karlstad	56732	Kittson County	Tri-County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 436-2261	83	7	11.1	49.4%	77 (92.8%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.6%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.1	47^th of 480 public high schools	90.2%		50	253^rd of 476 public high schools	46.8%	206		47.6	53.9	42.9	47.9		47.6	61.5	75.0	60.0	15.4	50.0	34.5	$18,619
Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Secondary	Public	6-12	224 E Bridge Ave	Warren	56762	Marshall County	Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 745-4636	266	17	15.3	37.6%	227 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	48.5	267^th of 480 public high schools	44.4%		45.4	272^nd of 476 public high schools	42.9%	5	47.1	42.5	28.6	21.6	34.9	58.8	45.0	45.7	52.3	50.3	22.9	32.5	28.0	$13,593

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