A+
Excellent
93/100

Kennedy High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 601 RANDOLPH AVE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 72% · Math 52% proficient · 84th percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
A
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
691
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%84/100reading 89th percentile, math 79th percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%77/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+18 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%52%reading +7 pts, math -1 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income55%30%reading +14 pts, math +3 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 RANDOLPH AVE
City Fergus Falls
ZIP Code 56537
District 2711880
NCES School ID 271188000578
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56537

Understanding the community around Kennedy High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,824
Per Capita Income $34,910
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%
High School or Higher 94.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,600
Median Rent $764
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
View full data for ZIP 56537 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kennedy High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.8%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.1%
Black 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 691
Teachers (FTE) 56.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kennedy High School?
Kennedy High School has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kennedy High School?
Kennedy High School has 691 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Kennedy High School serve?
Kennedy High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kennedy High School receive per student?
Kennedy High School receives $13,346 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kennedy High School in 56537 ▼
Avg Home Value
$250,983
Avg Monthly Rent
$914
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
28.2%

Other Schools in 56537

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026