Very Good
#421 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 21% in state
Cook County Senior High
High School · Cook County Public Schools · Grand Marais, MN
A high school in Grand Marais, MN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 W 5TH ST, Grand Marais, MN 55604
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cook County Senior High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cook County Senior High 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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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
$71,458
Median home value
$307,100
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cook County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cook County Senior High is listed in COOK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cook County Senior High
Cook County Senior High is a public high school in Grand Marais, MN, part of Cook County Public Schools, serving approximately 173 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cook County Senior High
What grades does Cook County Senior High serve?
Cook County Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cook County Senior High?
Cook County Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook County Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook County Senior High is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cook County Senior High rank in MN?
Cook County Senior High ranks #421 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cook County Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cook County Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Cook County Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cook County Senior High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cook County Senior High a charter school?
No, Cook County Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cook County Senior High a Title I school?
No, Cook County Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cook County Senior High?
43.9% of students at Cook County Senior High 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
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (218) 387-2271
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55604)
- 3,613
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 55604; 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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