Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School's student population of 483 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School's ranking?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is ranked #1199 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School often compared to?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchinson Senior High School, Litchfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School?
483 students attend Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School offer ?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School part of?
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School is part of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District.
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