Serving 562 students in grades 6-12, Cannon Falls Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Cannon Falls Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
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Cannon Falls Secondary's student population of 562 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
Cannon Falls Secondary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannon Falls Secondary is 0.19, 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
#519 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cannon Falls Secondary's ranking?
Cannon Falls Secondary is ranked #519 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cannon Falls Secondary often compared to?
Cannon Falls Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Goodhue Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cannon Falls Secondary?
The graduation rate of Cannon Falls Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cannon Falls Secondary?
562 students attend Cannon Falls Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cannon Falls Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cannon Falls Secondary?
Cannon Falls Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cannon Falls Secondary offer ?
Cannon Falls Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cannon Falls Secondary part of?
Cannon Falls Secondary is part of Cannon Falls Public School District.
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