Below Average
#1842 of 1,992 schools in MN
Kato Public Charter School
High School · Kato Public Charter School · Mankato, MN
A charter high school in Mankato, MN where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 N 6TH ST, Mankato, MN 56001
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kato Public Charter School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kato Public Charter School 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mankato), 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
$67,224
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Care MankatoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Central Freedom SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 3 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kato Public Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,897NCES 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.
Kato Public Charter School is listed in Kato Public Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kato Public Charter School
Kato Public Charter School is a public high school in Mankato, MN, part of Kato Public Charter School, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,842 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kato Public Charter School
What grades does Kato Public Charter School serve?
Kato Public Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Kato Public Charter School?
Kato Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kato Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kato Public Charter School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kato Public Charter School rank in MN?
Kato Public Charter School ranks #1,842 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kato Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kato Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Kato Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kato Public Charter School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kato Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Kato Public Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kato Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Kato Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kato Public Charter School?
74.4% of students at Kato Public Charter 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.6%
- Phone
- (507) 387-5524
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 56001)
- 50,960
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 56001; 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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