Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. 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 <50% (which is higher 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 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.'s student population of 119 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
63%
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
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.?
The graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.?
119 students attend Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. offer ?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. part of?
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr. is part of Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District.
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