Kerkhoven Secondary serves 364 students in grades 7-12.
Kerkhoven Secondary 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 30-34% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kerkhoven Secondary's student population of 364 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kerkhoven Secondary 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 Kerkhoven Secondary is 0.30, 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
#1293 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Kerkhoven Secondary's ranking?
Kerkhoven Secondary is ranked #1293 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kerkhoven Secondary?
The graduation rate of Kerkhoven Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kerkhoven Secondary?
364 students attend Kerkhoven Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kerkhoven Secondary students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kerkhoven Secondary?
Kerkhoven Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kerkhoven Secondary offer ?
Kerkhoven Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kerkhoven Secondary part of?
Kerkhoven Secondary is part of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District.
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