Mayo Senior High School

Mayo Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
1420 11th Ave SE,  Rochester, MN
Rochester Public School District
3.9
4.0
1,820 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Olson
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
710
Verbal
700
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
58.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.1%
State Average
31.9%
Science
30.1%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
385:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
60.8%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Two or more races
6.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 342 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 186 Students
Winona State University 125 Students
Rochester Community & Technical College 103 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 97 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 95 Students
University of Iowa 71 Students
Iowa State University 69 Students
New York University 64 Students
St. Olaf College 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 135 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Business 94 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 226 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/27/2025
Mayo High School had many resources available to all students. Lots of clubs and sports to choose from. Most teachers were great but a few were not interested in students' success.
4.0 Senior
3/2/2025
I have attended Mayo High School for 4 years. I have had my fair share of great to not so great teachers. Once in a while you run across a teacher that you really connect with. That contributes to our culture and our "Spartan Nation".
5.0 Senior
5/5/2024
Great school. Great experience. Supporting teacher who have the best interest of their students. Encouraging and positive.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/13/2022
I hate this school because of the principal, Mr. Prigge. He is so rude. It’s prom week, the tickets got sold out, went to ask a question and he came out and instead of saying “I’m sorry the advent is at full capacity I cant help you,” he told me I missed the deadline, it’s my fault, and he kept inte...
5.0 parent
7/25/2019
I have two kids whom are both thriving at Mayo. Decent selection of AP and honors classes. The school is very supportive of students who strive to do well. Plenty of support from school adm and staff for clubs and extracurricular activities. Kids who apply themselves have the resources and support t...
5.0 parent
6/8/2018
Having moved here a year ago, my expectations have definitely been met and I have two happy students at Mayo High School.
5.0 parent
11/1/2013
Mayo High School. The school has a wide variety of top notch AP courses, excellent fine arts and solid athletic teams. My student that recently graduated is well prepared for college and really had learned how to be an outstanding citizen.

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Mayo Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Rochester, MN and is served by the Rochester Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,820 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Mayo Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $296,905. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rochester Phoenix Academy, Care & Treatment JDC/Von Wald, Hawthorne Diploma Program, and more. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mayo Senior High School.

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