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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: CROOKSTON SECONDARY's attendance zone covers the entire Crookston school district and encompasses approximately 411.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 83.3%.
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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