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
0:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Teachers
0
Full Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
690
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

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
59.4%
Hispanic
16.6%
Black
9.6%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Native American
<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 192 Students
Winona State University 116 Students
Rochester Community & Technical College 108 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 103 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 102 Students
University of Iowa 83 Students
New York University 78 Students
Iowa State University 66 Students
St. Olaf College 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 136 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Business 94 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Political Science and Government 49 Students
Engineering 36 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 213 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.
5.0 Senior
3/12/2024
My experience at Mayo High School was very good. The staff and students were very good. Very nice building and included everyone.
4.0 Alum
2/29/2024
This school was wonderful, I wish I had more time in person rather than being online. When I found my people and my place it felt great to be there. The classes were fun and also educational. There are a couple of staff I would rather not have but you win some you lose some.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,820 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 0:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $294,412. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rochester Academy - IDP Living, Rochester Phoenix Academy, Care & Treatment JDC/Von Wald, 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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