Serving 92 students in grades 7-12, Climax Secondary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Climax Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Climax Secondary's student population of 92 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Climax Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Climax Secondary is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Climax Secondary's ranking?
Climax Secondary is ranked #1524 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Climax Secondary often compared to?
Climax Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Crookston Secondary, Fertile-beltrami Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Climax Secondary?
The graduation rate of Climax Secondary is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Climax Secondary?
92 students attend Climax Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Climax Secondary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Climax Secondary?
Climax Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Climax Secondary offer ?
Climax Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Climax Secondary part of?
Climax Secondary is part of Climax-Shelly Public Schools School District.
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