Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, Chisago Lakes Senior High School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,053 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chisago Lakes Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chisago Lakes Senior High School's student population of 1,053 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,053 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chisago Lakes Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chisago Lakes Senior High School is 0.17, 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
#567 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chisago Lakes Senior High School's ranking?
Chisago Lakes Senior High School is ranked #567 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Chisago Lakes Senior High School often compared to?
Chisago Lakes Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Branch Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chisago Lakes Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Chisago Lakes Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chisago Lakes Senior High School?
1,053 students attend Chisago Lakes Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Chisago Lakes Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisago Lakes Senior High School?
Chisago Lakes Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chisago Lakes Senior High School offer ?
Chisago Lakes Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chisago Lakes Senior High School part of?
Chisago Lakes Senior High School is part of Chisago Lakes School District.
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