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#351 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 18% in state

Kokesh Area Learning Center

High School · Onamia Public School District · Onamia, MN

An Onamia Public School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35465 125TH AVE, Onamia, MN 56359

  • Math 25% proficient (2013)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2011)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+5.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2013
TrendImproving
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2013 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2011 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2013 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2013 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$20,622

Students at Kokesh Area Learning Center score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2013 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2011 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2011 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2009, reaching 25% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).

Show all 4 years by subject
2009
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
25%
2011
ELA
25%
2013
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)

Based on 5 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kokesh Area Learning Center 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Onamia), 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

$57,852

Median home value

$205,500

Median rent

$803/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Onamia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.57–120.7 mi236Compare →
Onamia AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.84–120.8 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Onamia Public School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$20,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kokesh Area Learning Center is listed in ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kokesh Area Learning Center

Kokesh Area Learning Center is a public high school in Onamia, MN, part of Onamia Public School District, serving approximately 40 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kokesh Area Learning Center

What grades does Kokesh Area Learning Center serve?

Kokesh Area Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kokesh Area Learning Center?

Kokesh Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

How does Kokesh Area Learning Center rank in MN?

Kokesh Area Learning Center ranks #351 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Kokesh Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Kokesh Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Kokesh Area Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kokesh Area Learning Center has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).

Is Kokesh Area Learning Center a charter school?

No, Kokesh Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kokesh Area Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Kokesh Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kokesh Area Learning Center?

90.0% of students at Kokesh Area Learning Center 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
40
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mille Lacs County
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 56359)
3,451
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
42.8
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2011 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 56359; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013, multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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