Crookston High School is a public high school located in Crookston, Minnesota, United States. The school, a part of Crookston School District 593, serves about 600 students in grades 7 through 12. There are 7 hours a day, with each class taking up to 55 minutes. School starts at 8:20 AM and ends at 3:15 PM.
Serving 592 students in grades 6-12, Crookston 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 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crookston Secondary's student population of 592 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Crookston Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crookston Secondary is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crookston Secondary's ranking?
Crookston Secondary is ranked #1374 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Crookston Secondary often compared to?
Crookston Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Climax Secondary, East Grand Forks Senior High School, Fertile-beltrami Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crookston Secondary?
The graduation rate of Crookston Secondary is 75-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crookston Secondary?
592 students attend Crookston Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Crookston Secondary students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crookston Secondary?
Crookston Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crookston Secondary offer ?
Crookston Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crookston Secondary part of?
Crookston Secondary is part of Crookston Public School District.
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