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#1044 of 1,992 schools in MN
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
High School · Cloquet Public School District · Cloquet, MN
A high school in Cloquet, MN where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
302 14TH ST, Cloquet, MN 55720
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cloquet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,399
Median home value
$213,300
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caaep Extended Day ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Northern Lights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Cloquet SeniorEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 789 | 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.
Cloquet Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is listed in CLOQUET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is a public high school in Cloquet, MN, part of Cloquet Public School District, serving approximately 91 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,044 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
What grades does Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs serve?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs rank in MN?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs ranks #1,044 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs's MySchoolScout rating?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs 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 Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs a charter school?
No, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs a Title I school?
No, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
75.8% of students at Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs 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
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carlton County
- Phone
- (218) 879-0115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55720)
- 17,480
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 55720; 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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