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#679 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 34% in state

Kaleidoscope Charter High School

High School · Kaleidoscope Charter School · Otsego, MN

A charter high school in Otsego, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

7525 KALLAND AVE NE, Otsego, MN 55301

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$11,695
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Students at Kaleidoscope Charter High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 5 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kaleidoscope Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average423/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$131,157

Median home value

$324,000

Median rent

$1,458/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

89.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
2 boys'·0 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Michael-albertville Senior HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.0 mi2,223Compare →
Knights AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.110–123.4 mi47Compare →
Stma Online - SecondaryEnrollment path unverified5.17–123.4 mi59Compare →
Wings Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated123.4 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kaleidoscope Charter School

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Kaleidoscope Charter High School is listed in KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kaleidoscope Charter High School

Kaleidoscope Charter High School is a public high school in Otsego, MN, part of Kaleidoscope Charter School, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kaleidoscope Charter High School

What grades does Kaleidoscope Charter High School serve?

Kaleidoscope Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kaleidoscope Charter High School?

Kaleidoscope Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kaleidoscope Charter High School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kaleidoscope Charter High School rank in MN?

Kaleidoscope Charter High School ranks #679 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Kaleidoscope Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kaleidoscope Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Kaleidoscope Charter High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaleidoscope Charter High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Kaleidoscope Charter High School a charter school?

Yes, Kaleidoscope Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kaleidoscope Charter High School a Title I school?

No, Kaleidoscope Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaleidoscope Charter High School?

29.2% of students at Kaleidoscope Charter High School 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
72
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 55301)
13,485
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
33.7
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 55301; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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