Litchfield Senior High is a public high school in Litchfield, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1880. The official school colors are Green, Black, and White, with the mascot of the Dragons. The student body consists of approximately 548, with a total of about 1,700 students for District 465.
Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Litchfield Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Litchfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Litchfield Senior High School's student population of 442 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1880
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
The diversity score of Litchfield Senior High School is 0.25, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 schools are Litchfield Senior High School often compared to?
Litchfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchinson Senior High School, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Litchfield Senior High School?
442 students attend Litchfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Litchfield Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Litchfield Senior High School?
Litchfield Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Litchfield Senior High School offer ?
Litchfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Litchfield Senior High School part of?
Litchfield Senior High School is part of Litchfield Public School District.
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