Sebeka Secondary

Summary:

Sebeka Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Sebeka, Minnesota. With a student population of 258, the school is part of the Sebeka Public School District, which is ranked 188 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sebeka Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.19%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Verndale Secondary and Freshwater Education District Alternative Learning Center. The school has had a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.8% to 100% over the past five years, but its dropout rate has also been higher than the state average. Sebeka Secondary's performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) has been mixed, with the school performing well in some subject areas and grade levels but struggling in others, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.48% in 2020-2021 to 52.33% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, Sebeka Secondary generally performs better than Verndale Secondary and Freshwater Education District Alternative Learning Center, but lags behind the higher-performing New York Mills Secondary and Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from a high of 173 out of 492 Minnesota high schools in 2018-2019 to 244 out of 480 in 2023-2024, suggesting that it is not keeping pace with improvements in other schools across the state.


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Public 7-12

 200 1st St NW
       Sebeka, MN  56477-0249


(218) 837-5101

District: Sebeka Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,234 Help


Feeder schools for Sebeka Secondary:

Elementary:    Sebeka Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Two or more races:
6.5%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Compare Details Sebeka Secondary ranks better than 50.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sebeka Secondary ranks worse than 50.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sebeka 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 (91.4%), two or more races (6.5%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sebeka Secondary is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sebeka Secondary is $12,234.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sebeka Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sebeka Secondary 272nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Sebeka Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sebeka Secondary 244th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Sebeka Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Sebeka Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sebeka Public School District 188th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sebeka Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.92 238th 387 38.5%
2005 61.46 187th 396 52.8%
2007 67.29 124th 403 69.2%
2008 39.81 300th 409 26.7%
2010 49.24 275th 454 39.4%
2011 45.89 305th 478 36.2%
2012 70.41 128th 469 72.7%
2013 48.20 277th 488 43.2%
2014 27.29 392nd 490 20.0%
2015 47.04 286th 516 44.6%
2016 65.67 167th 508 67.1%
2017 51.25 278th 523 46.8%
2018 55.32 254th 518 51.0%
2019 48.05 298th 533 44.1%
2021 52.89 232nd 521 55.5%
2022 53.83 234th 520 55.0%
2023 45.66 291st 529 45.0%
2024 49.19 272nd 545 50.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.42 172nd 282 39.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.29 120th 401 70.1%
2019 54.91 175th 415 57.8%
2021 84.29 18th 399 95.5%
2022 72.67 63rd 404 84.4%
2023 57.43 165th 459 64.1%
2024 53.95 194th 473 59.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.67 287th 436 34.2%
2019 48.53 245th 439 44.2%
2021 47.42 225th 443 49.2%
2022 41.29 291st 467 37.7%
2023 44.24 263rd 455 42.2%
2024 51.10 229th 474 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.78 173rd 438 60.5%
2019 41.06 285th 454 37.2%
2021 52.56 203rd 437 53.5%
2022 63.78 155th 476 67.4%
2023 43.23 271st 464 41.6%
2024 40.99 289th 479 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.52 312th 428 27.1%
2019 30.58 337th 428 21.3%
2021 34.99 277th 422 34.4%
2022 35.67 285th 438 34.9%
2023 26.36 359th 436 17.7%
2024 31.41 326th 440 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sebeka Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.46 236th 433 45.5%
2005 64.96 232nd 452 48.7%
2006 80.99 75th 450 83.3%
2007 68.06 169th 463 63.5%
2008 63.46 218th 460 52.6%
2010 67.71 185th 540 65.7%
2011 75.67 99th 545 81.8%
2012 75.14 108th 539 80.0%
2013 62.12 232nd 534 56.6%
2014 61.11 219th 483 54.7%
2015 65.80 185th 504 63.3%
2016 53.83 265th 489 45.8%
2017 61.83 211th 489 56.9%
2018 64.65 196th 494 60.3%
2019 66.64 173rd 492 64.8%
2021 49.15 236th 428 44.9%
2022 56.97 226th 472 52.1%
2023 46.89 268th 476 43.7%
2024 52.75 244th 480 49.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.95 147th 173 15.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.01 226th 374 39.6%
2019 66.50 115th 370 68.9%
2021 61.41 93rd 270 65.6%
2022 80.57 37th 312 88.1%
2023 51.40 186th 393 52.7%
2024 76.43 64th 389 83.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.90 42nd 395 89.4%
2019 62.32 154th 401 61.6%
2021 41.84 227th 339 33.0%
2022 65.55 132nd 388 66.0%
2023 46.07 236th 396 40.4%
2024 34.88 283rd 403 29.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.17 325th 398 18.3%
2019 54.90 198th 411 51.8%
2021 44.20 211th 351 39.9%
2022 31.43 307th 403 23.8%
2023 36.12 276th 398 30.7%
2024 62.21 146th 405 64.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sebeka Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 266th 414 35.7%
2019 54.26 207th 412 49.8%
2021 33.56 274th 364 24.7%
2022 45.41 257th 401 35.9%
2023 27.51 322nd 398 19.1%
2024 30.38 314th 402 21.9%
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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 Sebeka Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1989 322 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 330 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 313 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 322 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 309 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 313
1994 313 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 309 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 309 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 297 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 299 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 280 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 300 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 285 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 281 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 281 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 274 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 264 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 268 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 258 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 252 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 255 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 258 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2011 258 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 267
2012 259 3 5 2 0 0 0 0 269
2013 248 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 253
2014 243 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 247
2015 213 2 1 2 1 0 4 0 223
2016 205 2 4 0 1 0 5 0 217
2017 209 2 3 0 0 1 7 0 222
2018 222 1 1 0 0 0 11 0 235
2019 222 0 0 2 0 0 12 0 236
2020 230 0 1 2 0 0 10 0 243
2021 213 0 1 1 0 0 12 0 227
2022 227 0 1 2 0 0 11 0 241
2023 243 1 1 1 0 0 12 0 258
2024 224 2 1 2 0 0 16 0 245

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 Sebeka Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 22.7 14.4 43.8
1989 325 23.8 13.6 40
1990 333 21.4 15.5 46.5
1991 316 18.0 17.5 46.8
1992 326 20.2 16.1 39
1993 313 18.2 17.2 31.6
1994 314 17.7 17.7 33.1
1995 310 19.6 15.8 31.9
1996 310 19.6 15.8 31.9
1997 299 19.9 15.0 33.4
1998 302 n/a 0.0 35.4
1999 283 20.4 13.9 31.4
2000 304 19.3 15.8 41.8
2001 287 19.5 14.7 39
2002 285 20.2 14.1 44.6
2003 285 20.2 14.1 44.6
2004 275 20.6 13.3 52
2005 266 18.5 14.4 50.8
2006 272 18.5 14.7 52.2
2007 262 18.4 14.2 51.5
2008 258 18.6 13.9 54.7
2009 262 18.7 14.0 55.3
2010 265 17.7 14.9 59.2
2011 267 17.0 15.6 57.3
2012 269 17.6 15.2 52
2013 253 17.2 14.6 51.8
2014 247 16.3 15.1 56.7
2015 223 16.0 13.9 52.5
2016 217 17.0 12.7 47
2017 222 16.1 13.7 45
2018 235 16.1 14.5 44.3
2019 236 16.1 14.6 40.7
2020 243 18.2 13.3 46.5
2021 227 15.6 14.5 33.5
2022 241 16.7 14.3 36.5
2023 258 17.5 14.6 52.3
2024 245 16.9 14.4 48.6

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 Sebeka Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 22.7 14.4 43.8
1989 325 23.8 13.6 40
1990 333 21.4 15.5 46.5
1991 316 18.0 17.5 46.8
1992 326 20.2 16.1 39
1993 313 18.2 17.2 31.6
1994 314 17.7 17.7 33.1
1995 310 19.6 15.8 31.9
1996 310 19.6 15.8 31.9
1997 299 19.9 15.0 33.4
1998 302 n/a 0.0 35.4
1999 283 20.4 13.9 31.4
2000 304 19.3 15.8 41.8
2001 287 19.5 14.7 39
2002 285 20.2 14.1 44.6
2003 285 20.2 14.1 44.6
2004 275 20.6 13.3 52
2005 266 18.5 14.4 50.8
2006 272 18.5 14.7 52.2
2007 262 18.4 14.2 51.5
2008 258 18.6 13.9 54.7
2009 262 18.7 14.0 55.3
2010 265 17.7 14.9 59.2
2011 267 17.0 15.6 57.3
2012 269 17.6 15.2 52
2013 253 17.2 14.6 51.8
2014 247 16.3 15.1 56.7
2015 223 16.0 13.9 52.5
2016 217 17.0 12.7 47
2017 222 16.1 13.7 45
2018 235 16.1 14.5 44.3
2019 236 16.1 14.6 40.7
2020 243 18.2 13.3 46.5
2021 227 15.6 14.5 33.5
2022 241 16.7 14.3 36.5
2023 258 17.5 14.6 52.3
2024 245 16.9 14.4 48.6

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 Sebeka Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,234

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sebeka Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 298th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 291st of 529 Middle schools
 0.9%
Ranks 173rd of 492 High schoolsRanks 268th of 476 High schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Sebeka Secondary)48.735
 13.7%
   7th Grade Math (Sebeka Public School District)48.735
 13.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Sebeka Secondary)62.235.9
 26.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Sebeka Public School District)62.235.9
 26.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Sebeka Secondary)37.532.4
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Sebeka Public School District)37.532.4
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Sebeka Secondary)5037.8
 12.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Sebeka Public School District)5037.8
 12.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Sebeka Secondary)35.421.6
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Sebeka Public School District)35.421.6
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Sebeka Secondary)57.144.1
 13%
   10th Grade Reading (Sebeka Public School District)57.144.1
 13%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Sebeka Secondary)53.127.3
 25.9%
   11th Grade Math (Sebeka Public School District)53.127.3
 25.9%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Sebeka Secondary)53.733.3
 20.3%
   End of Course Science (Sebeka Public School District)53.733.3
 20.3%
   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 Students236258
 9.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White222243
 9.5%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%52.3%
 11.6%


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Sebeka Secondary ranks 244th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Sebeka Secondary.

Students at Sebeka Secondary are 91% White, 7% Two or more races.

Sebeka Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sebeka Elementary


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