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#1541 of 1,992 schools in MN
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.
High School · Dassel-cokato Public Schools · Cokato, MN
A high school in Cokato, MN where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4852 REARDON AVE SW STE 1600, Cokato, MN 55321
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (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 23 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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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
$81,250
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Ranch Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–12 | 1.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Dassel-cokato Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 593 | 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.
Dassel-cokato Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is listed in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is a public high school in Cokato, MN, part of Dassel-cokato Public Schools, serving approximately 109 students in grades 9th-12th with a 54.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 54.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (320) 286-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55321)
- 5,592
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 55321; 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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