Holdingford Secondary

Summary:

Holdingford Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Holdingford, Minnesota. With a student population of 488, the school is part of the Holdingford Public School District, which is ranked 165 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holdingford Secondary stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.31%) compared to nearby schools like Apollo Senior High, which has only 38.04% white students. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.6% to 97.3% over the past five years, higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Dropout rates are relatively low, between 0.0% and 2.9% in recent years. However, the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with strong results in some areas like 7th and 8th grade math, but lagging behind in others like 11th grade math and 8th grade reading and science.

While Holdingford Secondary generally outperforms nearby schools like St. Cloud Area Learning Center and Sartell Senior High, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking from 36 out of 483 Minnesota high schools in 2013-2014 to 233 out of 480 in 2023-2024. The school also faces challenges in addressing gender and socioeconomic disparities in academic achievement, with female students performing better than male students and low-income students lagging behind their peers.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 900 5th St
       Holdingford, MN  56340-0250


(320) 746-2221

District: Holdingford Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,202 Help


Feeder schools for Holdingford Secondary:

Elementary:    Holdingford Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Hispanic:
1.8%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Compare Details Holdingford Secondary ranks worse than 63.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holdingford Secondary ranks better than 51.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holdingford Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), Hispanic (1.8%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holdingford Secondary is 21.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holdingford Secondary is $10,202.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holdingford Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Holdingford Secondary 344th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Holdingford Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Holdingford Secondary 233rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Holdingford Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Holdingford Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holdingford Public School District 165th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holdingford Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.16 209th 387 46.0%
2005 81.67 48th 396 87.9%
2006 82.23 43rd 406 89.4%
2007 70.34 105th 403 73.9%
2008 65.61 142nd 409 65.3%
2010 79.43 56th 454 87.7%
2011 52.98 246th 478 48.5%
2012 57.13 231st 469 50.7%
2013 52.27 246th 488 49.6%
2014 65.92 157th 490 68.0%
2015 66.64 163rd 516 68.4%
2016 69.97 136th 508 73.2%
2017 63.85 187th 523 64.2%
2018 67.51 154th 518 70.3%
2019 65.21 171st 533 67.9%
2021 62.95 171st 521 67.2%
2022 64.98 160th 520 69.2%
2023 42.98 309th 529 41.6%
2024 38.38 344th 545 36.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.68 181st 282 35.8%
2021 50.46 118th 260 54.6%
2022 69.62 52nd 288 81.9%
2024 41.44 176th 307 42.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.03 27th 401 93.3%
2019 73.22 77th 415 81.4%
2021 50.04 183rd 399 54.1%
2022 66.60 99th 404 75.5%
2023 34.72 315th 459 31.4%
2024 47.51 237th 473 49.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.72 52nd 436 88.1%
2019 73.68 95th 439 78.4%
2021 62.12 137th 443 69.1%
2022 68.64 114th 467 75.6%
2023 42.14 277th 455 39.1%
2024 32.36 336th 474 29.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.73 240th 438 45.2%
2019 52.21 228th 454 49.8%
2021 58.73 167th 437 61.8%
2022 54.19 203rd 476 57.4%
2023 39.56 292nd 464 37.1%
2024 38.96 300th 479 37.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 199th 428 53.5%
2019 47.21 232nd 428 45.8%
2021 47.96 205th 422 51.4%
2022 45.54 240th 438 45.2%
2023 25.59 364th 436 16.5%
2024 20.15 382nd 440 13.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Holdingford Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.49 235th 433 45.7%
2005 71.44 159th 452 64.8%
2006 80.58 77th 450 82.9%
2007 60.11 223rd 463 51.8%
2008 55.36 272nd 460 40.9%
2010 74.78 108th 540 80.0%
2011 68.60 181st 545 66.8%
2012 72.02 154th 539 71.4%
2013 76.70 83rd 534 84.5%
2014 86.76 36th 483 92.5%
2015 74.43 114th 504 77.4%
2016 66.29 177th 489 63.8%
2017 79.29 73rd 489 85.1%
2018 73.75 127th 494 74.3%
2019 58.37 249th 492 49.4%
2021 44.52 266th 428 37.9%
2022 52.61 246th 472 47.9%
2023 53.69 230th 476 51.7%
2024 54.89 233rd 480 51.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.23 215th 220 2.3%
2022 33.51 156th 214 27.1%
2023 44.84 124th 216 42.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.61 123rd 374 67.1%
2019 37.23 248th 370 33.0%
2021 45.86 151st 270 44.1%
2022 36.34 203rd 312 34.9%
2023 21.41 334th 393 15.0%
2024 47.06 221st 389 43.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.48 99th 395 74.9%
2019 64.88 139th 401 65.3%
2021 55.52 165th 339 51.3%
2022 57.05 186th 388 52.1%
2023 63.07 134th 396 66.2%
2024 59.36 171st 403 57.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.80 168th 398 57.8%
2019 40.88 274th 411 33.3%
2021 23.59 298th 351 15.1%
2022 37.21 277th 403 31.3%
2023 33.97 287th 398 27.9%
2024 39.49 264th 405 34.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Holdingford Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.66 188th 414 54.6%
2019 39.75 291st 412 29.4%
2021 35.37 266th 364 26.9%
2022 36.85 290th 401 27.7%
2023 35.89 285th 398 28.4%
2024 38.36 278th 402 30.8%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holdingford Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1989 422 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 448 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 465 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 503 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 511 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 560 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1995 580 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1996 580 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1997 575 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 575 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1999 579 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 562 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 570 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2002 577 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 577 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 539 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 512 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 509 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 478 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2008 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 457 2 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2010 473 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 474 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 479
2012 475 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 477
2013 496 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 499
2014 474 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 481
2015 480 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 488
2016 510 1 0 2 2 0 6 0 521
2017 497 3 0 3 2 0 6 0 511
2018 485 5 0 6 1 0 7 0 504
2019 463 4 2 7 1 0 3 0 480
2020 481 4 3 10 2 0 3 0 503
2021 489 7 1 9 0 1 4 0 511
2022 464 6 1 11 0 1 6 0 489
2023 470 3 1 5 0 1 8 0 488
2024 496 3 1 9 0 0 4 0 513

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 Holdingford Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 32.0 13.5 58.1
1989 423 32.0 13.2 16.3
1990 448 28.2 15.8 15.4
1991 467 30.0 15.5 11.3
1992 506 30.9 16.3 12.3
1993 512 31.6 16.2 12.3
1994 561 34.3 16.4 12.5
1995 582 0.0 0.0 14.3
1996 582 0.0 0.0 14.3
1997 578 34.0 17.0 15.4
1998 579 n/a 0.0 15
1999 583 39.1 14.9 10.8
2000 567 34.8 16.3 21.3
2001 570 33.4 17.1 20.2
2002 577 34.4 16.8 24.8
2003 577 34.4 16.8 24.8
2004 539 32.8 16.4 24.9
2005 512 30.4 16.8 19.5
2006 509 29.7 17.1 19.8
2007 478 29.0 16.5 18.2
2008 495 28.6 17.3 21.2
2009 467 27.4 17.0 20.8
2010 479 28.0 17.0 21.1
2011 479 27.6 17.3 21.9
2012 477 27.4 17.3 21.4
2013 499 27.9 17.8 22.2
2014 481 28.7 16.7 21
2015 488 28.0 17.4 22.3
2016 521 29.0 17.9 24
2017 511 28.9 17.6 26
2018 504 28.9 17.3 23.2
2019 480 29.1 16.4 21.3
2020 503 29.2 17.1 21.5
2021 511 26.0 19.6 17.6
2022 489 25.7 18.9 17.8
2023 488 18.7 26.0 23.2
2024 513 23.5 21.8 20.7

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 Holdingford Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 32.0 13.5 58.1
1989 423 32.0 13.2 16.3
1990 448 28.2 15.8 15.4
1991 467 30.0 15.5 11.3
1992 506 30.9 16.3 12.3
1993 512 31.6 16.2 12.3
1994 561 34.3 16.4 12.5
1995 582 0.0 0.0 14.3
1996 582 0.0 0.0 14.3
1997 578 34.0 17.0 15.4
1998 579 n/a 0.0 15
1999 583 39.1 14.9 10.8
2000 567 34.8 16.3 21.3
2001 570 33.4 17.1 20.2
2002 577 34.4 16.8 24.8
2003 577 34.4 16.8 24.8
2004 539 32.8 16.4 24.9
2005 512 30.4 16.8 19.5
2006 509 29.7 17.1 19.8
2007 478 29.0 16.5 18.2
2008 495 28.6 17.3 21.2
2009 467 27.4 17.0 20.8
2010 479 28.0 17.0 21.1
2011 479 27.6 17.3 21.9
2012 477 27.4 17.3 21.4
2013 499 27.9 17.8 22.2
2014 481 28.7 16.7 21
2015 488 28.0 17.4 22.3
2016 521 29.0 17.9 24
2017 511 28.9 17.6 26
2018 504 28.9 17.3 23.2
2019 480 29.1 16.4 21.3
2020 503 29.2 17.1 21.5
2021 511 26.0 19.6 17.6
2022 489 25.7 18.9 17.8
2023 488 18.7 26.0 23.2
2024 513 23.5 21.8 20.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Holdingford Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,202

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holdingford Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 309th of 529 Middle schools
 26.3%
Ranks 249th of 492 High schoolsRanks 230th of 476 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Holdingford Secondary)67.940
 27.9%
   7th Grade Math (Holdingford Public School District)67.940
 27.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Holdingford Secondary)58.333.8
 24.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Holdingford Public School District)58.333.8
 24.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Holdingford Secondary)52.936.5
 16.5%
   8th Grade Math (Holdingford Public School District)52.936.5
 16.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Holdingford Secondary)56.535.1
 21.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Holdingford Public School District)56.535.1
 21.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Holdingford Secondary)37.713.5
 24.2%
   8th Grade Science (Holdingford Public School District)37.713.5
 24.2%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Holdingford Secondary)56.447.3
 9.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Holdingford Public School District)56.447.3
 9.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Holdingford Secondary)40.538.4
 2.2%
   11th Grade Math (Holdingford Public School District)40.538.4
 2.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Holdingford Secondary)5030.4
 19.6%
   End of Course Science (Holdingford Public School District)5030.4
 19.6%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students480488
 1.7%
African American43
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander01
White463470
 1.5%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%23.2%
 1.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Holdingford Secondary.

Students at Holdingford Secondary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

Holdingford Secondary ranks 233rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Holdingford Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holdingford Elementary


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