Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Dassel-cokato Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center's student population of 109 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dassel-cokato Alternative Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dassel-cokato Alternative Center's ranking?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Alternative Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dassel-cokato Alternative Center?
109 students attend Dassel-cokato Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dassel-cokato Alternative Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Dassel-cokato Alternative Center offer ?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dassel-cokato Alternative Center part of?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center is part of Dassel-Cokato School District.
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