Is Kato Public Charter School a good school?

Kato Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Kato Public Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Kato Public Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Kato Public Charter School?

Students at Kato Public Charter School are 69% White, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Kato Public Charter School

Summary:

Kato Public Charter School is a small high school in Mankato, Minnesota, serving grades 6-12 with just 68 students. Unfortunately, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in the state. With high poverty and minority enrollment, as well as low graduation rates and high dropout rates, Kato Public Charter School faces significant challenges compared to nearby public schools like St. Clair Secondary, Mankato East Senior High, and Mankato West Senior High.

Kato Public Charter School's academic performance is consistently in the bottom tier of Minnesota high schools, with proficiency rates in math, reading, and science all under 20% in recent years. The school's ranking has dropped from 214th in the state in 2009-2010 to 465th in 2023-2024. This poor performance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 5-10% of Minnesota high schools.

The high poverty and minority enrollment at Kato Public Charter School, with 83.82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a diverse student population, may contribute to the school's challenges. Additionally, the school's small size of just 68 students could be a factor in its struggles. While the charter status of Kato Public Charter School offers opportunities for innovative approaches, the school's consistently low performance and poor student outcomes suggest the need for a comprehensive review and potential interventions to improve the educational experience and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001-5312

(507) 387-5524

District: Kato Public Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
465^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,294

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

African American:

10.3%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kato Public Charter School ranks worse than 98% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.71. (See more...)

Compare Details Kato Public Charter School ranks worse than 96.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kato Public Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), African American (10.3%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kato Public Charter School is 9.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kato Public Charter School is $17,294.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kato Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kato Public Charter School 534^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Kato Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Kato Public Charter School 465^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Kato Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kato Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kato Public Charter School 452^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kato Public Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	41.26	325^th	508	36.0%
2024	4.71	534^th	545	2.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.64	439^th	440	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kato Public Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	22.74	364^th	433	15.9%
2005	26.87	374^th	452	17.3%
2006	42.50	316^th	450	29.8%
2007	11.23	405^th	463	12.5%
2008	11.44	403^rd	460	12.4%
2010	65.31	214^th	540	60.4%
2011	18.38	418^th	545	23.3%
2013	11.45	434^th	534	18.7%
2014	6.49	436^th	483	9.7%
2015	23.03	393^rd	504	22.0%
2017	22.94	382^nd	489	21.9%
2019	14.02	413^th	492	16.1%
2022	6.13	446^th	472	5.5%
2023	10.43	424^th	476	10.9%
2024	5.01	465^th	480	3.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.51	139^th	216	35.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.79	309^th	370	16.5%
2023	9.17	373^rd	393	5.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.04	352^nd	396	11.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.46	374^th	411	9.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Kato Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	4.06	389^th	412	5.6%
2023	2.04	394^th	398	1.0%
2024	1.44	398^th	402	1.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kato Public Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	139	2	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	151
2002	121	1	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	132
2003	121	1	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	132
2004	110	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	118
2005	99	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	104
2006	99	3	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	108
2007	88	5	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	98
2008	77	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	87
2009	72	9	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	86
2010	60	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
2011	53	4	0	2	0	0	1	60
2012	64	7	0	4	0	0	2	77
2013	60	2	0	1	0	0	4	67
2014	54	5	0	2	0	0	4	65
2015	68	8	1	3	1	0	2	83
2016	64	7	0	5	0	0	4	80
2017	63	6	0	5	0	0	6	80
2018	58	6	0	2	1	0	4	71
2019	46	7	0	7	0	0	2	62
2020	49	13	2	6	4	0	5	79
2021	34	3	0	4	3	0	5	49
2022	32	5	0	3	3	0	7	50
2023	45	5	0	9	5	0	4	68
2024	54	8	0	8	2	0	6	78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kato Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	151	1.1	137.3	29.8
2002	132	11.9	11.1	24.2
2003	132	11.9	11.1	24.2
2004	118	11.5	10.3	30.5
2005	104	7.9	13.2	52.9
2006	108	9.1	11.9	53.7
2007	98	9.1	10.8	39.8
2008	87	9.6	9.1	50.6
2009	86	9.0	9.6	47.7
2010	69	9.6	7.1	56.5
2011	60	8.6	6.9	53.3
2012	77	8.6	8.8	61
2013	67	7.3	9.1	56.7
2014	65	7.6	8.4	66.2
2015	83	8.0	10.3	59
2016	80	9.0	8.8	58.8
2017	80	8.7	9.1	50
2018	71	8.6	8.2	42.3
2019	62	5.3	11.6	51.6
2020	79	10.0	7.9	50.6
2021	49	9.0	5.4	59.2
2022	50	9.6	5.1	58
2023	68	8.1	8.3	83.8
2024	78	8.0	9.6	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kato Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	151	1.1	137.3	29.8
2002	132	11.9	11.1	24.2
2003	132	11.9	11.1	24.2
2004	118	11.5	10.3	30.5
2005	104	7.9	13.2	52.9
2006	108	9.1	11.9	53.7
2007	98	9.1	10.8	39.8
2008	87	9.6	9.1	50.6
2009	86	9.0	9.6	47.7
2010	69	9.6	7.1	56.5
2011	60	8.6	6.9	53.3
2012	77	8.6	8.8	61
2013	67	7.3	9.1	56.7
2014	65	7.6	8.4	66.2
2015	83	8.0	10.3	59
2016	80	9.0	8.8	58.8
2017	80	8.7	9.1	50
2018	71	8.6	8.2	42.3
2019	62	5.3	11.6	51.6
2020	79	10.0	7.9	50.6
2021	49	9.0	5.4	59.2
2022	50	9.6	5.1	58
2023	68	8.1	8.3	83.8
2024	78	8.0	9.6	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kato Public Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,294

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kato Public Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 413^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 424^th of 476 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Kato Public Charter School)	0	0
7th Grade Math (Kato Public Charter School)	0	0
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)	9.1	0	9.1%
7th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)	9.1	0	9.1%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
10th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)	31.3	31.3
10th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)	31.3	31.3
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Kato Public Charter School)	15.8	0	15.8%
11th Grade Math (Kato Public Charter School)	15.8	0	15.8%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Kato Public Charter School)	18.2	6.3	11.9%
End of Course Science (Kato Public Charter School)	18.2	6.3	11.9%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	62	68	9.7%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	45	2.2%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	83.8%	32.2%

Schools Near Kato Public Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Kato Public Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	110 N 6th St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Kato Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-5524	78	8	9.6	74.4%	54 (69.2%)	8 (10.3%)	8 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.7%)	5	465^th of 480 public high schools	3.1%		10.4	424^th of 476 public high schools	10.9%	41		0.0	0.0	2.2		0.0	15.4	9.1	6.7	6.3	6.5	$17,294
Mankato Area Public Schools Online	Public	9-12	10 Civic Center Plaza	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 387-1868	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central Freedom School	Public	7-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	3	1	2.9		2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$64,091
Mankato Area Night School	Public	9-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$6,420
Mankato Area Summer School	Public	9-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$8,149
Central High Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3047	99	10	9.7	78.8%	49 (49.5%)	14 (14.1%)	14 (14.1%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (19.2%)	7.1	445^th of 480 public high schools	7.3%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0						10.0	10.0	$22,489
Life Lines Adult Connection	Public	11-12	110 Fulton St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-5501	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$3,949
Mankato West Senior High	Public	9-12	1351 S Riverfront Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-3461	1,193	60	19.8	30.9%	921 (77.2%)	102 (8.5%)	78 (6.5%)	27 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (5.3%)	87.8	35^th of 480 public high schools	92.7%		89.3	33^rd of 476 public high schools	93.1%	2			48.6	48.6			70.7	70.7		54.4	54.4	$11,408
Mankato East Senior High	Public	9-12	2600 Hoffman Rd	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-5671	1,336	68	19.7	41.0%	900 (67.4%)	219 (16.4%)	102 (7.6%)	32 (2.4%)	11 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	68 (5.1%)	67.4	158^th of 480 public high schools	67.1%		74.8	98^th of 476 public high schools	79.4%	60			30.2	30.2			57.9	57.9		44.2	44.2	$12,359
St. Clair Secondary	Public	7-12	121 Main St W	Saint Clair	56080	Blue Earth County	St. Clair Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 245-3027	407	18	22.2	28.0%	384 (94.3%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	42.6	296^th of 480 public high schools	38.3%		36.6	333^rd of 476 public high schools	30.0%	37	39.2	27.9	26.8	31.9	39.2	45.9	40.3	41.6	29.5	33.9	31.6	$11,369

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