Rush City Secondary

Summary:

Rush City Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Rush City, Minnesota, with 419 students. It is part of the North Branch Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 162 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Rush City Secondary has consistently performed well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the state and district averages. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 93.3% over the past five years, which are above the state average. Rush City Secondary has particularly strong performance among female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 50 and top 60 schools in the state, respectively, for these subgroups. The school has been ranked in the top 100 high schools in Minnesota for several years, with a peak ranking of 65th out of 489 schools in 2016-2017, placing it among the top-tier schools in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Norse Area Learning Center and Distance Learning Academy Secondary, Rush City Secondary stands out as a high-performing institution, outperforming them on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and overall school rankings. However, the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (36.75% in 2022-2023) may present challenges in maintaining its strong academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant factor in student achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 51001 Fairfield Ave
       Rush City, MN  55069-1261


(320) 358-4795

District: Rush City Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,630 Help


Feeder schools for Rush City Secondary:

Elementary:    C.E. Jacobson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Rush City Secondary ranks better than 51.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rush City Secondary ranks better than 81.7% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rush City 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 (86.1%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rush City Secondary is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rush City Secondary is $11,630.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rush City Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rush City Secondary 262nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Rush City Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Rush City Secondary 88th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Rush City Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Rush City Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rush City Public School District 162nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rush City Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.00 233rd 387 39.8%
2005 46.07 279th 396 29.5%
2006 33.11 327th 406 19.5%
2007 51.90 225th 403 44.2%
2008 42.41 287th 409 29.8%
2009 30.25 189th 230 17.8%
2010 43.86 302nd 454 33.5%
2011 50.01 266th 478 44.4%
2012 39.83 337th 469 28.1%
2013 38.66 341st 488 30.1%
2014 44.97 293rd 490 40.2%
2015 49.50 262nd 516 49.2%
2016 53.51 244th 508 52.0%
2017 67.26 158th 523 69.8%
2018 60.43 211th 518 59.3%
2019 74.81 105th 533 80.3%
2021 49.14 258th 521 50.5%
2022 60.31 190th 520 63.5%
2023 55.45 222nd 529 58.0%
2024 50.47 262nd 545 51.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.14 69th 260 73.5%
2022 39.15 186th 288 35.4%
2023 96.34 4th 298 98.7%
2024 55.07 116th 307 62.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 132nd 401 67.1%
2019 55.67 172nd 415 58.6%
2021 62.09 106th 399 73.4%
2022 42.32 238th 404 41.1%
2023 43.66 255th 459 44.4%
2024 54.98 179th 473 62.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.77 136th 436 68.8%
2019 81.64 53rd 439 87.9%
2021 51.92 203rd 443 54.2%
2022 62.62 153rd 467 67.2%
2023 60.20 165th 455 63.7%
2024 67.74 126th 474 73.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.05 265th 438 39.5%
2019 61.40 175th 454 61.5%
2021 42.21 260th 437 40.5%
2022 53.12 212th 476 55.5%
2023 50.05 230th 464 50.4%
2024 28.15 368th 479 23.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.34 234th 428 45.3%
2019 58.59 170th 428 60.3%
2021 38.44 258th 422 38.9%
2022 45.33 241st 438 45.0%
2023 42.34 258th 436 40.8%
2024 35.11 308th 440 30.0%
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 Rush City Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.17 72nd 433 83.4%
2005 67.15 214th 452 52.7%
2006 52.27 279th 450 38.0%
2007 61.17 216th 463 53.3%
2008 50.02 298th 460 35.2%
2009 54.24 145th 234 38.0%
2010 66.42 202nd 540 62.6%
2011 63.72 241st 545 55.8%
2012 58.80 284th 539 47.3%
2013 54.11 294th 534 44.9%
2014 63.47 201st 483 58.4%
2015 54.02 273rd 504 45.8%
2016 66.18 179th 489 63.4%
2017 81.82 65th 489 86.7%
2018 77.82 99th 494 80.0%
2019 78.60 90th 492 81.7%
2021 44.19 271st 428 36.7%
2022 79.24 78th 472 83.5%
2023 71.55 113th 476 76.3%
2024 77.66 88th 480 81.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.66 21st 195 89.2%
2021 5.41 173rd 173 0.0%
2022 32.92 158th 214 26.2%
2023 62.46 68th 216 68.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.91 228th 374 39.0%
2019 76.38 68th 370 81.6%
2021 52.08 130th 270 51.9%
2022 82.86 27th 312 91.3%
2023 64.55 115th 393 70.7%
2024 77.10 59th 389 84.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.24 103rd 395 73.9%
2019 79.44 63rd 401 84.3%
2021 55.38 167th 339 50.7%
2022 78.76 49th 388 87.4%
2023 79.33 63rd 396 84.1%
2024 84.28 44th 403 89.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.02 97th 398 75.6%
2019 67.28 133rd 411 67.6%
2021 28.17 288th 351 17.9%
2022 70.07 110th 403 72.7%
2023 56.69 175th 398 56.0%
2024 55.36 189th 405 53.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Rush City Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.44 153rd 414 63.0%
2019 65.34 144th 412 65.0%
2021 29.83 291st 364 20.1%
2022 69.45 102nd 401 74.6%
2023 55.65 178th 398 55.3%
2024 71.87 86th 402 78.6%
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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 Rush City Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 377 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 348 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 338 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 349 1 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 370 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 371 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 367 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1995 391 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 391 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 414 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 399 2 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 405 2 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 414 1 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 427
2001 415 2 7 5 4 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 448 1 10 6 6 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 448 1 10 6 6 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 453 4 6 7 7 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 453 5 7 6 5 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 467 8 3 9 7 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 461 6 6 4 8 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 428 7 5 6 5 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 417 6 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 393 3 7 10 5 n/a n/a 0 418
2011 397 5 7 6 4 0 0 0 419
2012 395 6 5 8 2 0 1 0 417
2013 389 6 6 4 2 0 1 0 408
2014 398 4 5 5 1 0 1 0 414
2015 391 1 4 4 1 0 0 0 401
2016 380 3 6 7 1 0 0 0 397
2017 377 1 9 8 1 0 1 0 397
2018 360 2 9 12 3 0 3 0 389
2019 358 2 9 16 4 0 5 0 394
2020 363 3 7 15 6 0 9 0 403
2021 351 2 8 16 2 0 20 0 399
2022 365 1 7 16 3 0 17 0 409
2023 369 2 8 14 7 0 19 0 419
2024 354 2 11 15 10 0 19 0 411

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 Rush City Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 22.1 17.3 12.5
1989 353 25.3 13.9 10.8
1990 343 23.4 14.6 13.1
1991 359 20.1 17.8 13.4
1992 375 23.4 16.0 13.9
1993 374 23.3 16.1 12
1994 370 23.1 16.0 15.9
1995 397 20.1 19.8 15.6
1996 397 20.1 19.8 15.6
1997 421 22.6 18.6 18.3
1998 409 n/a 0.0 13.7
1999 418 28.2 14.8 13.6
2000 427 24.2 17.6 21.3
2001 433 11.8 36.7 20.8
2002 471 23.8 19.8 23.6
2003 471 23.8 19.8 23.6
2004 477 25.7 18.6 21.8
2005 476 25.2 18.9 21.2
2006 494 23.9 20.7 26.3
2007 485 23.6 20.6 29.1
2008 451 23.8 18.9 26.4
2009 438 23.9 18.3 33.6
2010 418 22.6 18.4 32.8
2011 419 21.8 19.1 34.6
2012 417 23.7 17.5 35.7
2013 408 24.0 16.9 32.4
2014 414 23.9 17.3 36
2015 401 26.0 15.4 27.2
2016 397 26.0 15.2 31.2
2017 397 23.2 17.0 34
2018 389 24.0 16.1 29.6
2019 394 22.7 17.3 24.9
2020 403 30.6 13.1 30.3
2021 399 24.9 15.9 23.3
2022 409 25.9 15.7 19.6
2023 419 26.3 15.8 36.8
2024 411 27.4 14.9 33.3

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 Rush City Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 22.1 17.3 12.5
1989 353 25.3 13.9 10.8
1990 343 23.4 14.6 13.1
1991 359 20.1 17.8 13.4
1992 375 23.4 16.0 13.9
1993 374 23.3 16.1 12
1994 370 23.1 16.0 15.9
1995 397 20.1 19.8 15.6
1996 397 20.1 19.8 15.6
1997 421 22.6 18.6 18.3
1998 409 n/a 0.0 13.7
1999 418 28.2 14.8 13.6
2000 427 24.2 17.6 21.3
2001 433 11.8 36.7 20.8
2002 471 23.8 19.8 23.6
2003 471 23.8 19.8 23.6
2004 477 25.7 18.6 21.8
2005 476 25.2 18.9 21.2
2006 494 23.9 20.7 26.3
2007 485 23.6 20.6 29.1
2008 451 23.8 18.9 26.4
2009 438 23.9 18.3 33.6
2010 418 22.6 18.4 32.8
2011 419 21.8 19.1 34.6
2012 417 23.7 17.5 35.7
2013 408 24.0 16.9 32.4
2014 414 23.9 17.3 36
2015 401 26.0 15.4 27.2
2016 397 26.0 15.2 31.2
2017 397 23.2 17.0 34
2018 389 24.0 16.1 29.6
2019 394 22.7 17.3 24.9
2020 403 30.6 13.1 30.3
2021 399 24.9 15.9 23.3
2022 409 25.9 15.7 19.6
2023 419 26.3 15.8 36.8
2024 411 27.4 14.9 33.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rush City Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,630

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rush City Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 222nd of 529 Middle schools
 22.3%
Ranks 90th of 492 High schoolsRanks 113th of 476 High schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Rush City Secondary)60.520.3
 40.2%
   7th Grade Math (Rush City Public School District)60.520.3
 40.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Rush City Secondary)69.730.8
 39%
   7th Grade Reading (Rush City Public School District)69.730.8
 39%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Rush City Secondary)56.144.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Rush City Public School District)56.144.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Rush City Secondary)54.642.9
 11.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Rush City Public School District)54.642.9
 11.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Rush City Secondary)59.144.9
 14.2%
   8th Grade Science (Rush City Public School District)59.144.9
 14.2%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Rush City Secondary)68.845.6
 23.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Rush City Public School District)68.845.6
 23.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Rush City Secondary)5043.8
 6.3%
   11th Grade Math (Rush City Public School District)5043.8
 6.3%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Rush City Secondary)63.954.8
 9.1%
   End of Course Science (Rush City Public School District)63.954.8
 9.1%
   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 Students394419
 6.3%
African American22
American Indian47
 75%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic1614
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White358369
 3.1%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%36.8%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rush City Secondary

In the 2023-24 school year, 411 students attended Rush City Secondary.

Students at Rush City Secondary are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Rush City Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : C.E. Jacobson Elementary

Rush City Secondary ranks 88th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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