Serving 83 students in grades 7-12, Tri-county Secondary 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-county Secondary's student population of 83 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
Working Together; Learning for Life
School Rankings
Tri-county Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-county Secondary is 0.13, 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
#753 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Secondary's ranking?
Tri-county Secondary is ranked #753 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-county Secondary?
The graduation rate of Tri-county Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tri-county Secondary?
83 students attend Tri-county Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tri-county Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-county Secondary?
Tri-county Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tri-county Secondary offer ?
Tri-county Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-county Secondary part of?
Tri-county Secondary is part of Tri-County School District.
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