Mayo High School is a public high school in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is named after the brothers William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo, physicians and founders of the Mayo Clinic. It is a public school and part of the Rochester Independent School District #535.
Serving 1,820 students in grades 8-12, Mayo Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mayo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mayo Senior High School's student population of 1,820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Mayo Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayo Senior High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#559 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparty The Mayo Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayo Senior High School's ranking?
Mayo Senior High School is ranked #559 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mayo Senior High School often compared to?
Mayo Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Senior High School, John Marshall Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mayo Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mayo Senior High School?
1,820 students attend Mayo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mayo Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayo Senior High School?
Mayo Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mayo Senior High School offer ?
Mayo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayo Senior High School part of?
Mayo Senior High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Mayo Senior High School located?
Mayo Senior High School is located in the Meadow Park neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadow Park.
School Reviews
Review Mayo Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
