NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NORTHFIELD, MN with about 1,328 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH School, located in Northfield, Minnesota, serves as the primary high school for the Northfield Public Schools district. Situated at 1400 Division Street South, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic rigor within a college-town environment. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust career and technical education programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to fine arts and specialized student clubs.

Beyond academics, the school is recognized for its commitment to student well-being and civic engagement. It leverages its proximity to local colleges—St. Olaf and Carleton—to provide unique educational partnerships and enrichment opportunities for its students. As a cornerstone of the Northfield community, the high school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, trade schools, or the workforce.

For more information, contact NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH at (507) 663-0630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.