Fosston Public School District
For the 2021 school year, there is 1 public high school in Fosston Public School District, serving 316 students. Public high school in Fosston Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public high school in Fosston Public School District is Fosston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
public high school in Fosston Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fosston Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Fosston Public School District |
| School District Website | http://www.fosston.k12.mn.us |
| School District Phone Number | (218) 435-6335 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 1,130 Schools |
| # of Students | 316 Students | 311,279 Students |
| # of Teachers | 24 Teachers | 19,186 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Fosston Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 420 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #138 out of 524 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 60% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.50 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 6,139 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 20,083 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 7 Students | 26,202 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 32,367 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 274 Students | 215,778 Students |
| % White Students | 87% | 69% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 224 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 24 Students | 10,488 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 8% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 523 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 421 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 446 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 535 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 612 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 695 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 1,255 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 5,015 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 47 | 14,917 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 55 | 16,180 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 53 | 67,066 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 50 | 66,026 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 53 | 66,707 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 58 | 70,881 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,467 is higher than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $9 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $12 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,924 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,467 | $14,606 |
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Fosston Public School District Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Fosston Secondary Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50%301 E 1st St10
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Grades: 7-12 | 316 students
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