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Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Summary:

Dassel-Cokato Senior High is a public high school located in Cokato, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 566. The school is part of the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dassel-Cokato Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota, ranking 21st out of 480 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.02% of 11th-grade students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school also has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Dassel-Cokato Senior High outperforms the nearby Dassel-Cokato Alternative Center, which has significantly lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates. Compared to other nearby high schools, such as Annandale Senior High and Litchfield Senior High, Dassel-Cokato Senior High generally has higher academic proficiency rates and stronger student subgroup performance. Despite an increase in the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the school has maintained its high academic performance and strong rankings for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting effective strategies to support these students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4852 Reardon Ave SW Ste 1600
       Cokato, MN  55321-1700

(320) 286-4100

District: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,510 Help


Feeder schools for Dassel-Cokato Senior High:

Elementary:    Cokato Elementary
    Dassel Elementary
Middle:    Dassel-Cokato Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.4% Help


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Compare Details Dassel-Cokato Senior High ranks better than 95.6% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dassel-Cokato Senior High is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare Dassel-Cokato Senior High employs 37.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dassel-Cokato Senior High is $12,510.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dassel-Cokato Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dassel-Cokato Senior High 21st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Dassel-Cokato Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Dassel-Cokato Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dassel-Cokato Public Schools 9th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dassel-Cokato Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.70 193rd 433 55.4%
2005 72.60 142nd 452 68.6%
2006 64.19 202nd 450 55.1%
2007 79.63 88th 463 81.0%
2008 83.93 66th 460 85.7%
2009 81.48 38th 234 83.8%
2010 82.64 35th 540 93.5%
2011 83.76 27th 545 95.0%
2012 78.91 67th 539 87.6%
2013 75.82 91st 534 83.0%
2014 81.88 61st 483 87.4%
2015 79.31 80th 504 84.1%
2016 68.14 165th 489 66.3%
2017 82.39 62nd 489 87.3%
2018 67.44 175th 494 64.6%
2019 80.16 81st 492 83.5%
2021 73.91 97th 428 77.3%
2022 74.86 105th 472 77.8%
2023 91.00 24th 476 95.0%
2024 92.49 21st 480 95.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.34 100th 195 48.7%
2019 63.80 60th 220 72.7%
2021 42.70 101st 173 41.6%
2022 56.51 87th 214 59.3%
2023 94.89 6th 216 97.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.27 138th 374 63.1%
2019 69.79 103rd 370 72.2%
2021 68.75 63rd 270 76.7%
2022 92.69 6th 312 98.1%
2023 92.98 14th 393 96.4%
2024 84.46 30th 389 92.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.90 161st 395 59.2%
2019 78.13 69th 401 82.8%
2021 60.60 141st 339 58.4%
2022 84.37 27th 388 93.0%
2023 84.19 42nd 396 89.4%
2024 94.56 10th 403 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.77 195th 398 51.0%
2019 73.26 88th 411 78.6%
2021 79.10 52nd 351 85.2%
2022 55.15 187th 403 53.6%
2023 91.83 18th 398 95.5%
2024 86.41 29th 405 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 209th 414 49.5%
2019 71.85 102nd 412 75.2%
2021 66.07 115th 364 68.4%
2022 64.16 136th 401 66.1%
2023 85.20 34th 398 91.5%
2024 86.22 29th 402 92.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dassel-Cokato Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 775 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1989 775 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1990 794 0 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1991 534 0 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 540 0 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1993 554 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 569 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 635 0 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1996 635 0 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1997 648 0 7 4 4 n/a n/a 0 663
1998 657 0 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 706 0 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 697 1 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 688 2 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 673 3 4 10 5 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 673 3 4 10 5 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 630 1 8 11 5 n/a n/a 0 655
2005 655 0 7 10 5 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 628 2 7 12 5 n/a n/a 0 654
2007 661 8 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 685
2008 662 6 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 686
2009 631 7 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2010 646 5 7 11 3 n/a n/a 0 672
2011 623 0 2 14 2 0 0 0 641
2012 614 6 5 10 2 0 2 0 639
2013 632 4 3 10 2 0 1 0 652
2014 632 4 2 7 0 0 4 0 649
2015 646 5 5 12 0 0 2 0 670
2016 626 4 1 16 4 0 4 0 655
2017 609 7 5 14 2 0 5 0 642
2018 587 6 5 17 4 0 6 0 625
2019 581 5 5 14 2 0 8 0 615
2020 553 5 4 14 2 0 6 0 584
2021 537 5 2 16 3 0 11 0 574
2022 553 4 3 24 0 1 6 0 591
2023 526 4 2 22 1 1 10 0 566
2024 541 3 0 31 2 0 16 0 593

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 Dassel-Cokato Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 779 44.5 17.5 6.9
1989 779 45.5 17.1 6.9
1990 806 46.2 17.4 8.2
1991 548 31.7 17.2 6.4
1992 553 33.0 16.7 12.1
1993 560 33.9 16.5 11.1
1994 580 34.2 17.0 11.6
1995 647 36.1 17.9 11.9
1996 647 36.1 17.9 11.9
1997 663 36.2 18.3 12.7
1998 669 n/a 0.0 11.4
1999 717 43.8 16.4 7.5
2000 714 40.9 17.5 9.2
2001 703 41.6 16.9 16.2
2002 695 39.5 17.6 16.4
2003 695 39.5 17.6 16.4
2004 655 39.1 16.8 20.6
2005 677 35.4 19.1 21.3
2006 654 36.2 18.1 19
2007 685 37.0 18.5 23.4
2008 686 37.1 18.5 20.6
2009 655 39.6 16.5 24.6
2010 672 37.5 17.9 27.8
2011 641 37.6 17.0 32.8
2012 639 38.0 16.8 26.4
2013 652 35.9 18.1 25.5
2014 649 36.1 17.9 23.1
2015 670 36.0 18.6 24.5
2016 655 38.0 17.2 23.8
2017 642 37.6 17.0 25.5
2018 625 37.7 16.5 21.3
2019 615 37.6 16.3 19.2
2020 584 37.2 15.6 20.2
2021 574 37.4 15.3 14.3
2022 591 37.5 15.7 10.7
2023 566 37.6 15.0 25.1
2024 593 37.5 15.8 23.4

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 Dassel-Cokato Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 779 44.5 17.5 6.9
1989 779 45.5 17.1 6.9
1990 806 46.2 17.4 8.2
1991 548 31.7 17.2 6.4
1992 553 33.0 16.7 12.1
1993 560 33.9 16.5 11.1
1994 580 34.2 17.0 11.6
1995 647 36.1 17.9 11.9
1996 647 36.1 17.9 11.9
1997 663 36.2 18.3 12.7
1998 669 n/a 0.0 11.4
1999 717 43.8 16.4 7.5
2000 714 40.9 17.5 9.2
2001 703 41.6 16.9 16.2
2002 695 39.5 17.6 16.4
2003 695 39.5 17.6 16.4
2004 655 39.1 16.8 20.6
2005 677 35.4 19.1 21.3
2006 654 36.2 18.1 19
2007 685 37.0 18.5 23.4
2008 686 37.1 18.5 20.6
2009 655 39.6 16.5 24.6
2010 672 37.5 17.9 27.8
2011 641 37.6 17.0 32.8
2012 639 38.0 16.8 26.4
2013 652 35.9 18.1 25.5
2014 649 36.1 17.9 23.1
2015 670 36.0 18.6 24.5
2016 655 38.0 17.2 23.8
2017 642 37.6 17.0 25.5
2018 625 37.7 16.5 21.3
2019 615 37.6 16.3 19.2
2020 584 37.2 15.6 20.2
2021 574 37.4 15.3 14.3
2022 591 37.5 15.7 10.7
2023 566 37.6 15.0 25.1
2024 593 37.5 15.8 23.4

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 Dassel-Cokato Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,510

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dassel-Cokato Senior High

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 81st of 492 High schoolsRanks 24th of 476 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Dassel-Cokato Senior High)66.967.9
 1%
   10th Grade Reading (Dassel-Cokato Public Schools)63.565.3
 1.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Dassel-Cokato Senior High)52.347.8
 4.4%
   11th Grade Math (Dassel-Cokato Public Schools)43.335.8
 7.5%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Dassel-Cokato Senior High)67.961.8
 6.1%
   End of Course Science (Dassel-Cokato Public Schools)65.359.8
 5.6%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students615566
 8%
African American54
 20%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander01
White581526
 9.5%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%25.1%
 5.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dassel-Cokato Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 593 students attended Dassel-Cokato Senior High.

Students at Dassel-Cokato Senior High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Dassel-Cokato Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cokato Elementary
Elementary : Dassel Elementary
Middle : Dassel-Cokato Middle

Yes! Dassel-Cokato Senior High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 21st of 480 Minnesota high schools.


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