Paladin Career and Technical High School

Paladin Career and Technical High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 202 students. Based on the available data, this school appears to be underperforming compared to other high schools across the state, ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on state assessments falling well below state averages in key subjects like Math, Reading, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.92% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school's graduation rate is also alarmingly low, at just 39.4% for the 2021-2022 school year, while its dropout rate is more than double the state average at 15.7%.

Despite the school's diverse student population, which includes a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the data suggests that Paladin Career and Technical High School is struggling to provide a high-quality education and support its students' academic and developmental needs. Significant improvements in areas such as academic achievement, graduation rates, and student support services may be necessary to help the school better serve its community.