Summary:
Kerkhoven Secondary is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 387 students. The school is part of the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District, which is ranked 220 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Kerkhoven Secondary has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, the school has experienced a steady decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past several years, now ranking 294 out of 480 Minnesota high schools with a 2-star rating, down from a 4-star rating in 2015-2016. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally below the state and district averages in Math, Reading, and Science, with particularly low proficiency rates in Science at only 22.22% of students proficient or better. Additionally, Kerkhoven Secondary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.1%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as New London-Spicer Senior and MACCRAY Secondary, which have higher rankings, graduation rates, and academic proficiency rates.
Kerkhoven Secondary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students ranking higher than female students, and the school's performance for Hispanic, White, and Special Education students significantly lower compared to the state average. This suggests the need for more targeted interventions and support to address these inequities. Additionally, Kerkhoven Secondary's student-teacher ratio of 17.6 in 2022-2023 is slightly higher than nearby schools, which may impact the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and socioeconomic factors, as well as the allocation of resources and targeted interventions to support all students' academic success.
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Detail:
Public 7-12
District:
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg
SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 480 Minnesota High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,466
Feeder schools for Kerkhoven Secondary:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6
Number of students: 387
Racial breakdown:
White:
80.1%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
2.3%
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Two or more races:
1.0%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.1%
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