Serving 175 students in grades 6-12, Carlton Secondary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlton Secondary's student population of 175 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carlton Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlton Secondary is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlton Secondary's ranking?
Carlton Secondary is ranked #1398 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Carlton Secondary often compared to?
Carlton Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Moose Lake Secondary, Lincoln Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlton Secondary?
The graduation rate of Carlton Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carlton Secondary?
175 students attend Carlton Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carlton Secondary students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlton Secondary?
Carlton Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlton Secondary offer ?
Carlton Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Carlton Secondary part of?
Carlton Secondary is part of Carlton Public School District.
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