Cloquet Public School District

The Cloquet Public School District in Minnesota operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Native American and multiracial students.

Within the district, Churchill Elementary and Washington Elementary stand out as the highest-performing schools, consistently ranking in the top 45% of Minnesota elementary schools and demonstrating exceptional math and reading proficiency rates. These schools also benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting strong individualized attention. In contrast, the Cloquet Area Alternative Education Programs high school faces significant challenges, with very low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The Cloquet Senior High School maintains a solid 3-star rating and a 93.8% 4-year graduation rate, while the Cloquet Middle School has more mixed results, with some grades and subjects performing above average and others below. The district as a whole has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that addressing socioeconomic factors may be an important priority for improving student outcomes across the district.