Yankton Country Charter School (Closed 2010)

113 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
Yankton Country Charter School serves 24 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Yankton Country Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Yankton Country Charter School?
24 students attend Yankton Country Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Yankton Country Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yankton Country Charter School?
Yankton Country Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yankton Country Charter School offer ?
Yankton Country Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yankton Country Charter School part of?
Yankton Country Charter School is part of Yankton Country Charter School District.

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