Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs serves 93 students in grades 6-12.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs's student population of 93 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is 0.56, 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
#1592 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs's ranking?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is ranked #1592 out of 1,734 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
The graduation rate of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
93 students attend Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs offer ?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs part of?
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs is part of Cloquet Public School District.
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