Very Good
#600 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 30% in state
Cloquet Senior
High School · Cloquet Public School District · Cloquet, MN
A high school in Cloquet, MN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 18TH ST, Cloquet, MN 55720
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Cloquet Senior score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cloquet Senior 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated708/100K
Powered by
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
Compare nearby
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 | 0.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Northern Lights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 12 | 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
- #2 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 Senior is listed in CLOQUET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cloquet Senior
Cloquet Senior is a public high school in Cloquet, MN, part of Cloquet Public School District, serving approximately 789 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cloquet Senior
What grades does Cloquet Senior serve?
Cloquet Senior serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cloquet Senior?
Cloquet Senior has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Senior?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Senior is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cloquet Senior rank in MN?
Cloquet Senior ranks #600 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cloquet Senior's MySchoolScout rating?
Cloquet Senior has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Senior?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloquet Senior has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cloquet Senior a charter school?
No, Cloquet Senior is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cloquet Senior a Title I school?
No, Cloquet Senior is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cloquet Senior?
43.3% of students at Cloquet Senior 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carlton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (218) 879-3393
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.