Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Dassel-cokato Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Dassel-Cokato Senior High encompasses the entire school district in Cokato, MN, covering an area of approximately 176.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dassel-cokato Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dassel-cokato Senior High School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Promoting positive relationships, personal responsibility, and academic rigor to prepare students for success in a changing world.
School Rankings
Dassel-cokato Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dassel-cokato Senior High School is 0.17, 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
#561 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dassel-cokato Senior High School's ranking?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School is ranked #561 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dassel-cokato Senior High School often compared to?
Dassel-cokato Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delano High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Dassel-cokato Senior High School?
601 students attend Dassel-cokato Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dassel-cokato Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dassel-cokato Senior High School?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dassel-cokato Senior High School offer ?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dassel-cokato Senior High School part of?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School is part of Dassel-Cokato School District.
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