Is Nicollet High School a good school?

Nicollet High School ranks 236 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nicollet High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Nicollet High School.

What is the racial makeup of Nicollet High School?

Students at Nicollet High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Nicollet High School?

Nicollet High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Nicollet Elementary School

Nicollet High School

Summary:

Nicollet High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Nicollet, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the Nicollet Public School District, which is ranked 166 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nicollet High School stands out in several key areas. It has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Mankato West Senior High and St. Peter High School. The school also has a very low dropout rate of 0% in recent years. However, its academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with the school lagging behind in science compared to state and district averages. Nicollet High School also has a predominantly white student population (89.27%), which is higher than the diversity seen in nearby schools.

Despite its strengths, Nicollet High School has faced some challenges. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, and there are indications of potential achievement gaps between female and male students, as well as among different racial groups. Compared to nearby schools, Nicollet High School generally performs better in terms of graduation and dropout rates, but lags behind in some academic areas, particularly in science and math. As a relatively small school, Nicollet High School may face both advantages and challenges in terms of resources, personalized attention, and extracurricular opportunities for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074-2075

(507) 232-3411

District: Nicollet Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,068

Feeder schools for Nicollet High School:

Elementary:

Nicollet Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nicollet High School ranks worse than 52.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Nicollet High School ranks better than 50.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nicollet High School 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 (91.2%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nicollet High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Nicollet High School employs 13.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nicollet High School is $13,068.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nicollet High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicollet High School 288^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Nicollet High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicollet High School 236^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Nicollet High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Nicollet Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicollet Public School District 166^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.39	312^th	529	41.0%
2024	47.24	288^th	545	47.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.46	191^st	455	58.0%
2024	57.71	181^st	474	61.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.37	365^th	476	23.3%
2023	28.08	340^th	464	26.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	17.16	396^th	438	9.6%
2023	27.61	352^nd	436	19.3%
2024	36.28	302^nd	440	31.4%

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

Rank History for Nicollet High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	83.32	17^th	433	96.1%
2005	74.15	125^th	452	72.3%
2007	54.42	263^rd	463	43.2%
2008	81.36	79^th	460	82.8%
2009	65.73	101^st	234	56.8%
2010	71.64	143^rd	540	73.5%
2011	73.63	125^th	545	77.1%
2012	54.94	309^th	539	42.7%
2013	50.47	321^st	534	39.9%
2014	66.77	177^th	483	63.4%
2015	66.95	176^th	504	65.1%
2016	57.11	250^th	489	48.9%
2017	85.29	43^rd	489	91.2%
2018	76.98	108^th	494	78.1%
2019	54.69	269^th	492	45.3%
2021	18.50	371^st	428	13.3%
2022	62.41	185^th	472	60.8%
2023	44.55	278^th	476	41.6%
2024	54.47	236^th	480	50.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.92	28^th	395	92.9%
2019	47.20	252^nd	401	37.2%
2021	20.02	306^th	339	9.7%
2022	68.21	112^th	388	71.1%
2023	36.23	278^th	396	29.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.72	200^th	398	49.7%
2019	47.02	246^th	411	40.1%
2022	40.22	263^rd	403	34.7%
2023	42.22	251^st	398	36.9%
2024	35.27	276^th	405	31.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Nicollet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.77	117^th	414	71.7%
2019	39.64	292^nd	412	29.1%
2021	10.36	347^th	364	4.7%
2022	49.85	226^th	401	43.6%
2023	30.26	308^th	398	22.6%
2024	39.02	272^nd	402	32.3%

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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 Nicollet High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	180	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	181
1989	180	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	181
1990	180	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	182
1991	208	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	212
1992	202	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	206
1993	212	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	217
1994	229	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1995	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1996	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1997	259	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
1998	230	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
1999	229	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
2000	222	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2001	221	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	224
2002	175	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	179
2003	175	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	179
2004	158	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	161
2005	178	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	181
2006	164	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	166
2007	148	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	153
2008	150	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	153
2009	139	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	143
2010	147	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	155
2011	138	0	0	4	0	1	143
2012	131	0	0	5	0	1	137
2013	118	0	0	3	0	1	122
2014	74	0	0	3	0	0	77
2015	91	0	0	2	0	1	94
2016	99	0	0	4	0	1	104
2017	107	0	0	5	0	1	113
2018	111	0	0	3	0	0	114
2019	111	1	0	5	0	0	117
2020	111	2	0	9	0	1	123
2021	113	2	0	11	0	1	127
2022	168	1	0	15	0	3	187
2023	158	4	0	12	0	3	177
2024	155	2	0	10	0	3	170

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 Nicollet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	181	10.4	17.4	8.8
1989	181	15.6	11.6	0
1990	182	16.4	11.0	8.2
1991	212	16.2	13.0	6.1
1992	206	17.7	11.6	6.8
1993	217	16.3	13.3	6.5
1994	229	15.4	14.9	6.1
1995	261	16.9	15.4	6.9
1996	261	16.9	15.4	6.9
1997	259	19.4	13.4	7.7
1998	230	n/a	0.0	6.5
1999	229	20.4	11.2	6.6
2000	222	16.3	13.6	16.2
2001	224	17.2	13.0	17.4
2002	179	15.3	11.7	18.4
2003	179	15.3	11.7	18.4
2004	161	11.5	14.0	16.8
2005	181	13.8	13.1	19.3
2006	166	12.2	13.6	13.9
2007	153	13.5	11.3	19.6
2008	153	18.6	8.2	22.9
2009	143	20.2	7.1	27.3
2010	155	10.8	14.2	22.6
2011	143	21.5	6.6	27.3
2012	137	18.0	7.5	21.9
2013	122	14.3	8.4	21.3
2014	77	9.0	8.5	16.9
2015	94	10.0	9.4	11.7
2016	104	6.0	17.3	15.4
2017	113	7.2	15.6	17.7
2018	114	8.9	12.7	14.9
2019	117	8.2	14.2	18.8
2020	123	8.8	13.9	16.3
2021	127	1.8	67.1	10.2
2022	187	2.5	73.3	8
2023	177	14.2	12.4	18.1
2024	170	13.1	12.9	22.4

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 Nicollet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	181	10.4	17.4	8.8
1989	181	15.6	11.6	0
1990	182	16.4	11.0	8.2
1991	212	16.2	13.0	6.1
1992	206	17.7	11.6	6.8
1993	217	16.3	13.3	6.5
1994	229	15.4	14.9	6.1
1995	261	16.9	15.4	6.9
1996	261	16.9	15.4	6.9
1997	259	19.4	13.4	7.7
1998	230	n/a	0.0	6.5
1999	229	20.4	11.2	6.6
2000	222	16.3	13.6	16.2
2001	224	17.2	13.0	17.4
2002	179	15.3	11.7	18.4
2003	179	15.3	11.7	18.4
2004	161	11.5	14.0	16.8
2005	181	13.8	13.1	19.3
2006	166	12.2	13.6	13.9
2007	153	13.5	11.3	19.6
2008	153	18.6	8.2	22.9
2009	143	20.2	7.1	27.3
2010	155	10.8	14.2	22.6
2011	143	21.5	6.6	27.3
2012	137	18.0	7.5	21.9
2013	122	14.3	8.4	21.3
2014	77	9.0	8.5	16.9
2015	94	10.0	9.4	11.7
2016	104	6.0	17.3	15.4
2017	113	7.2	15.6	17.7
2018	114	8.9	12.7	14.9
2019	117	8.2	14.2	18.8
2020	123	8.8	13.9	16.3
2021	127	1.8	67.1	10.2
2022	187	2.5	73.3	8
2023	177	14.2	12.4	18.1
2024	170	13.1	12.9	22.4

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 Nicollet High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,068

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nicollet High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 269^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 278^th of 476 High schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Nicollet High School)	54.6	39.3	15.3%
10th Grade Reading (Nicollet Public School District)	54.6	39.3	15.3%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Nicollet High School)	52	42.9	9.1%
11th Grade Math (Nicollet Public School District)	52	42.9	9.1%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Nicollet High School)	39.4	25	14.4%
End of Course Science (Nicollet Public School District)	39.4	25	14.4%
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	117	177	51.3%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	12	140%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	158	42.3%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	18.1%	0.7%

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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	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
Nicollet High School	Public	7-12	1 Pine St	Nicollet	56074	Nicollet County	Nicollet Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 232-3411	170	13	12.9	22.4%	155 (91.2%)	2 (1.2%)	10 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	54.5	236^th of 480 public high schools	50.8%		44.5	278^th of 476 public high schools	41.6%	42	31.0	57.1	37.0	40.3	33.3	42.9	50.0	41.1	14.3	27.3	20.9	$13,068
Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Public	7-12	2100 Sheppard Dr	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-9820	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
St. Peter Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	2121 West Broadway Ave	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-4212	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$12,077
Hoffman Learning Center	Public	5-12	2001 Sheppard Dr	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-9820	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$22,088
Mankato West Senior High	Public	9-12	1351 S Riverfront Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3461	1,193	60	19.8	30.9%	921 (77.2%)	102 (8.5%)	78 (6.5%)	27 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (5.3%)	87.8	35^th of 480 public high schools	92.7%		89.3	33^rd of 476 public high schools	93.1%	2			48.6	48.6			70.7	70.7		54.4	54.4	$11,408
St. Peter High School	Public	9-12	2121 West Broadway Avenue	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-4212	711	40	17.8	35.3%	494 (69.5%)	55 (7.7%)	130 (18.3%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	64.9	173^rd of 480 public high schools	64.0%		70.6	121^st of 476 public high schools	74.6%	52			25.7	25.7			60.5	60.5		42.7	42.7	$20,295
Rock Bend High School Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	801 Davis St	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-5703	23	3	8.7	69.6%	13 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)												$4,389
Mankato Area Public Schools Online	Public	9-12	10 Civic Center Plaza	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 387-1868	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	99	10	9.7	78.8%	49 (49.5%)	14 (14.1%)	14 (14.1%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (19.2%)	7.1	445^th of 480 public high schools	7.3%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0						10.0	10.0	$22,489
Life Lines Adult Connection	Public	11-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-5501	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$3,949

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