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#1041 of 1,992 schools in MN
Carlton Secondary
High School · Carlton Public School District · Carlton, MN
A high school in Carlton, MN where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 310, Carlton, MN 55718
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carlton Secondary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlton Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Average318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,448
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nla-carltonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Cloquet SeniorEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Caaep Extended Day ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 3.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carlton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlton Secondary is listed in CARLTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlton Secondary
Carlton Secondary is a public high school in Carlton, MN, part of Carlton Public School District, serving approximately 151 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlton Secondary
What grades does Carlton Secondary serve?
Carlton Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Carlton Secondary?
Carlton Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlton Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlton Secondary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlton Secondary rank in MN?
Carlton Secondary ranks #1,041 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Carlton Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlton Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlton Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlton Secondary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carlton Secondary a charter school?
No, Carlton Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlton Secondary a Title I school?
No, Carlton Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlton Secondary?
37.1% of students at Carlton Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carlton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (218) 384-4226
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 55718)
- 3,068
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55718; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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