Serving 566 students in grades 9-12, Dassel-cokato Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dassel-cokato Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dassel-cokato Senior High School's student population of 566 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dassel-cokato Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dassel-cokato Senior High School is 0.13, 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
#419 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dassel-cokato Senior High School's ranking?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School is ranked #419 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dassel-cokato Senior High School often compared to?
Dassel-cokato Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delano High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dassel-cokato Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dassel-cokato Senior High School?
566 students attend Dassel-cokato Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dassel-cokato Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dassel-cokato Senior High School?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dassel-cokato Senior High School offer ?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dassel-cokato Senior High School part of?
Dassel-cokato Senior High School is part of Dassel-Cokato School District.
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