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Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.
High School · Dassel-Cokato Public Schools
4852 REARDON AVE SW STE 1600, Cokato, MN 55321
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
54.5:1
Score
5.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
54.5:1
Score
5.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,541 of 1,992
In Cokato
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools
Academic growth
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.
High School in Cokato · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Cokato Elementary
0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Village Ranch Alternative Program
1.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is a public high school in Cokato, MN, part of Dassel-Cokato Public Schools. Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. serves approximately 109 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 54.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 109 students, Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. runs 54.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. — Students at Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. Compares
See how Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4852 REARDON AVE SW STE 1600, Cokato, MN 55321
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DASSEL-COKATO SENIOR HIGH (rated 6.9/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is VILLAGE RANCH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (rated 6.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED SEC. (rated 4.9/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Howard Lake), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cokato, see our Cokato schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COKATO ELEMENTARY Cokato | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| VILLAGE RANCH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM Cokato | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| DASSEL-COKATO SENIOR HIGH Cokato | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| DASSEL-COKATO MIDDLE Cokato | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| MEEKER-WRIGHT EARLY CHILDHOOD SP ED Howard Lake | 5.8 mi | — |
| STEP TD PROGRAM Howard Lake | 5.8 mi | — |
| JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM Howard Lake | 5.8 mi | — |
| TREK PROGRAM Howard Lake | 5.8 mi | — |
| HLWW ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM Howard Lake | 5.8 mi | — |
| DASSEL ELEMENTARY Dassel | 5.8 mi | 8.8 |
| ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Howard Lake | 6.1 mi | 6.0 |
| HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED SEC. Howard Lake | 6.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle Howard Lake | 6.9 mi | 5.2 |
| WINSTED ELEMENTARY Winsted | 10.2 mi | 5.3 |
| HOWARD LAKE WAVERLY WINSTED ECSE Winsted | 10.2 mi | — |
| LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY Glencoe | 12.3 mi | 7.2 |
| HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Winsted | 10.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ANNANDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL Annandale | 13.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Sholund School for Girls Annandale | 12.9 mi | — |
| ANNANDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Annandale | 13.3 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55321 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,250
Median Home Value
$265,100
Median Rent
$960/mo
Population
5,592
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
78.7%
Avg Commute
28.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
32.3
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| GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER Grand Rapids, MN | 5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.
What grades does Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. serve?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is 54.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. rank in MN?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. ranks #1,541 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. a charter school?
No, Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.?
39.4% of students at Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 54.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 39.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (320) 286-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
Resources & Links
District
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 2,015
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,119
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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