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#928 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 47% in state
Central Lakes Adventure School
High School · Central Lakes Adventure School · Pillager, MN
A charter high school in Pillager, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 130, Pillager, MN 56473
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Lakes Adventure School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 58 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Lakes Adventure School 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average495/100K
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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
$79,236
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillager Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 364 | 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.
Central Lakes Adventure School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Central Lakes Adventure School is listed in Central Lakes Adventure School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Lakes Adventure School
Central Lakes Adventure School is a public high school in Pillager, MN, part of Central Lakes Adventure School, serving approximately 40 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Lakes Adventure School
What grades does Central Lakes Adventure School serve?
Central Lakes Adventure School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Lakes Adventure School?
Central Lakes Adventure School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lakes Adventure School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lakes Adventure School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Lakes Adventure School rank in MN?
Central Lakes Adventure School ranks #928 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Central Lakes Adventure School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Lakes Adventure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Central Lakes Adventure School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Lakes Adventure School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Lakes Adventure School a charter school?
Yes, Central Lakes Adventure School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Lakes Adventure School a Title I school?
No, Central Lakes Adventure School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Lakes Adventure School?
72.5% of students at Central Lakes Adventure School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (218) 746-3875
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 56473)
- 3,452
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 56473; 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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