Paynesville Area Secondary School

Summary:

Paynesville Area Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Paynesville, Minnesota, with a student population of 489. The school is part of the Paynesville Area Schools district, which is ranked 214 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paynesville Area Secondary School has a predominantly white student population, with 90.39% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average. The school has consistently high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 96.1% in 2021-2022, well above the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Rocori Senior High (90.9%) and A.C.G.C. Secondary (92.0%). However, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the MCA-III, is mixed compared to state and district averages, with some subgroups, like white students and low socioeconomic status students, performing significantly worse than their peers.

Paynesville Area Secondary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 80 out of 489 Minnesota high schools in 2016-2017 to 323 out of 480 in 2023-2024, in contrast to the strong performance of nearby schools like New London-Spicer Senior, which has consistently ranked in the top 100 schools in the state. While Paynesville Area Secondary School outperforms some nearby schools, such as Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec., in certain metrics, its overall performance is generally lower than that of schools like Eden Valley Secondary and New London-Spicer Senior.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 795 Business 23 W
       Paynesville, MN  56362-8888


(320) 243-3761

District: Paynesville Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,502 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Compare Details Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks worse than 56% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks worse than 67.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paynesville Area Secondary School 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 (90.7%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paynesville Area Secondary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paynesville Area Secondary School is $12,502.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paynesville Area Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paynesville Area Secondary School 305th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Paynesville Area Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Paynesville Area Secondary School 323rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Paynesville Area Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Paynesville Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Paynesville Area Schools 214th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paynesville Area Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.53 425th 529 19.7%
2024 45.03 305th 545 44.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.78 236th 288 18.1%
2023 32.61 210th 298 29.5%
2024 67.83 68th 307 77.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.61 344th 404 14.9%
2023 20.17 392nd 459 14.6%
2024 51.29 213th 473 55.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.91 406th 467 13.1%
2023 21.37 380th 455 16.5%
2024 39.60 304th 474 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.17 394th 476 17.2%
2023 21.89 373rd 464 19.6%
2024 46.36 254th 479 47.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.90 432nd 438 1.4%
2023 11.04 413th 436 5.3%
2024 26.63 359th 440 18.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paynesville Area Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.40 34th 433 92.1%
2005 78.80 67th 452 85.2%
2006 78.02 92nd 450 79.6%
2007 66.98 177th 463 61.8%
2008 56.29 261st 460 43.3%
2010 73.79 121st 540 77.6%
2011 76.37 91st 545 83.3%
2012 80.82 52nd 539 90.4%
2013 73.75 114th 534 78.7%
2014 76.89 95th 483 80.3%
2015 50.37 298th 504 40.9%
2016 65.57 187th 489 61.8%
2017 78.93 80th 489 83.6%
2018 69.54 162nd 494 67.2%
2019 66.23 180th 492 63.4%
2021 28.05 343rd 428 19.9%
2022 45.53 283rd 472 40.0%
2023 56.64 214th 476 55.0%
2024 37.17 323rd 480 32.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.68 214th 220 2.7%
2022 53.75 95th 214 55.6%
2024 66.97 59th 221 73.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.32 89th 374 76.2%
2019 72.76 92nd 370 75.1%
2022 36.65 201st 312 35.6%
2023 41.41 239th 393 39.2%
2024 39.94 247th 389 36.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.80 91st 395 77.0%
2019 55.89 198th 401 50.6%
2021 23.89 293rd 339 13.6%
2022 41.36 256th 388 34.0%
2023 55.91 179th 396 54.8%
2024 26.16 311th 403 22.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.57 227th 398 43.0%
2019 64.40 153rd 411 62.8%
2021 20.19 306th 351 12.8%
2022 40.02 265th 403 34.2%
2023 40.14 261st 398 34.4%
2024 41.04 256th 405 36.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Paynesville Area Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.85 200th 414 51.7%
2019 54.19 208th 412 49.5%
2021 18.24 330th 364 9.3%
2022 26.87 331st 401 17.5%
2023 44.89 242nd 398 39.2%
2024 21.39 345th 402 14.2%
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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.

Paynesville Area Secondary School Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paynesville Area Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 366
1989 362 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 368 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 369 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 367 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1993 365 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1994 410 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 450 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 450 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 451 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 443 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 458 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 448 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2001 429 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 395 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 395 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 388 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 386 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 382 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 363 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2008 334 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2009 303 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 298 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2011 292 4 4 4 0 0 3 0 307
2012 279 3 1 6 0 0 3 0 292
2013 273 3 1 5 1 0 5 0 288
2014 274 3 2 4 2 0 4 0 289
2015 269 1 3 5 1 0 4 0 283
2016 260 1 4 5 2 0 2 0 274
2017 281 3 4 12 1 0 1 0 302
2018 280 4 2 14 0 0 3 0 303
2019 290 4 1 11 0 0 4 0 310
2020 285 4 1 19 0 0 7 0 316
2021 270 2 0 18 0 0 8 0 298
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 442 2 1 31 0 0 13 0 489
2024 439 2 0 32 1 0 10 0 484

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 Paynesville Area Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 25.9 14.1 13.7
1989 363 26.6 13.6 17.4
1990 369 26.2 14.0 9.8
1991 370 24.3 15.2 11.6
1992 369 21.7 17.0 10.3
1993 369 17.5 21.1 9.8
1994 416 22.1 18.8 12.3
1995 458 15.2 30.1 12.2
1996 458 15.2 30.1 12.2
1997 460 27.0 17.0 11.3
1998 452 n/a 0.0 11.7
1999 465 31.6 14.7 13.3
2000 454 29.3 15.5 18.5
2001 434 28.3 15.3 22.4
2002 400 26.0 15.4 19.3
2003 400 26.0 15.4 19.3
2004 398 25.3 15.7 21.9
2005 396 25.4 15.6 22.7
2006 388 24.1 16.1 22.9
2007 373 25.2 14.8 22.5
2008 342 22.7 15.1 25.4
2009 316 21.5 14.7 25.9
2010 310 21.4 14.4 31.6
2011 307 21.9 13.9 32.2
2012 292 19.8 14.7 35.6
2013 288 19.5 14.7 34.4
2014 289 18.8 15.3 36.7
2015 283 19.0 14.8 28.6
2016 274 19.0 14.4 25.9
2017 302 18.7 16.0 31.5
2018 303 18.6 16.2 32
2019 310 19.0 16.2 25.8
2020 316 19.5 16.1 25
2021 298 15.7 18.8 23.2
2022 0 18.8 0.0 n/a
2023 489 22.4 21.8 31.5
2024 484 32.9 14.6 29.8

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 Paynesville Area Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 25.9 14.1 13.7
1989 363 26.6 13.6 17.4
1990 369 26.2 14.0 9.8
1991 370 24.3 15.2 11.6
1992 369 21.7 17.0 10.3
1993 369 17.5 21.1 9.8
1994 416 22.1 18.8 12.3
1995 458 15.2 30.1 12.2
1996 458 15.2 30.1 12.2
1997 460 27.0 17.0 11.3
1998 452 n/a 0.0 11.7
1999 465 31.6 14.7 13.3
2000 454 29.3 15.5 18.5
2001 434 28.3 15.3 22.4
2002 400 26.0 15.4 19.3
2003 400 26.0 15.4 19.3
2004 398 25.3 15.7 21.9
2005 396 25.4 15.6 22.7
2006 388 24.1 16.1 22.9
2007 373 25.2 14.8 22.5
2008 342 22.7 15.1 25.4
2009 316 21.5 14.7 25.9
2010 310 21.4 14.4 31.6
2011 307 21.9 13.9 32.2
2012 292 19.8 14.7 35.6
2013 288 19.5 14.7 34.4
2014 289 18.8 15.3 36.7
2015 283 19.0 14.8 28.6
2016 274 19.0 14.4 25.9
2017 302 18.7 16.0 31.5
2018 303 18.6 16.2 32
2019 310 19.0 16.2 25.8
2020 316 19.5 16.1 25
2021 298 15.7 18.8 23.2
2022 0 18.8 0.0 n/a
2023 489 22.4 21.8 31.5
2024 484 32.9 14.6 29.8

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 Paynesville Area Secondary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,502

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paynesville Area Secondary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 492 High schoolsRanks 214th of 476 High schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Paynesville Area Secondary School)58.757.4
 1.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Paynesville Area Schools)58.757.4
 1.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Paynesville Area Secondary School)58.425.6
 32.8%
   11th Grade Math (Paynesville Area Schools)58.425.6
 32.8%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Paynesville Area Secondary School)4635.7
 10.2%
   End of Course Science (Paynesville Area Schools)4635.7
 10.2%
   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 Students310489
 57.7%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1131
 181.8%
Pacific Islander00
White290442
 52.4%
Two or More Races413
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.8%31.5%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paynesville Area Secondary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Paynesville Area Secondary School.

Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks 323rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Paynesville Area Secondary School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Paynesville Area Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Paynesville Area Elementary


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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