Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Cook County 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cook County Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cook County Senior High School's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cook County 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 Cook County Senior High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
16%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook County Senior High School's ranking?
Cook County Senior High School is ranked #673 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cook County Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cook County Senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cook County Senior High School?
173 students attend Cook County Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cook County Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cook County Senior High School?
Cook County Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cook County Senior High School offer ?
Cook County Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cook County Senior High School part of?
Cook County Senior High School is part of Cook County School District.
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