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Cook County Senior High

Summary:

Cook County Senior High is a public high school located in Grand Marais, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Cook County Public Schools district, which is ranked 277 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, ranging from 66.28% to 72.89% over the past three school years, with a significant Native American student population, ranging from 16.27% to 19.16% during the same period. The Hispanic student population has also increased from 4.82% to 8.72% over the past three years. Cook County Senior High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 155 to 308 out of Minnesota high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, with 3 stars out of 5 in most years, but dropping to 2 stars in 2022-2023.

Female students at Cook County Senior High have performed better than male students, with higher rankings in recent years. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 75.6% to 92.7% over the past five school years, while the dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 2.5% to 11.1% during the same period. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in MCA-III assessments were below the state averages in math but above the state averages in reading and science.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 101 W 5th St
       Grand Marais, MN  55604-1337

(218) 387-2271

District: Cook County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,018 Help


Feeder schools for Cook County Senior High:

Elementary:    Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
Middle:    Cook County Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
American Indian:
16.2%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Compare Details Cook County Senior High ranks better than 62.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cook County 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 (67.6%), American Indian (16.2%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cook County Senior High is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cook County Senior High is $14,018.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cook County Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cook County Senior High 178th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Cook County Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Cook County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cook County Public Schools 277th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cook County Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Cook County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.13 184th 433 57.5%
2005 73.08 138th 452 69.5%
2006 80.41 78th 450 82.7%
2007 71.68 142nd 463 69.3%
2008 85.93 53rd 460 88.5%
2009 68.83 84th 234 64.1%
2010 68.44 177th 540 67.2%
2011 68.38 184th 545 66.2%
2012 76.43 95th 539 82.4%
2013 69.29 163rd 534 69.5%
2014 54.23 268th 483 44.5%
2015 47.72 308th 504 38.9%
2016 64.12 195th 489 60.1%
2017 57.99 245th 489 49.9%
2018 66.53 183rd 494 63.0%
2019 61.60 209th 492 57.5%
2021 62.05 175th 428 59.1%
2022 67.26 155th 472 67.2%
2023 47.03 267th 476 43.9%
2024 64.38 178th 480 62.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cook County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.57 26th 195 86.7%
2019 61.58 67th 220 69.5%
2022 65.08 56th 214 73.8%
2023 37.82 146th 216 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cook County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.94 153rd 374 59.1%
2019 38.11 245th 370 33.8%
2022 67.58 86th 312 72.4%
2023 47.78 207th 393 47.3%
2024 75.46 68th 389 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cook County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.42 170th 395 57.0%
2019 60.28 174th 401 56.6%
2021 56.08 163rd 339 51.9%
2022 28.62 300th 388 22.7%
2023 43.01 252nd 396 36.4%
2024 82.33 49th 403 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cook County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.78 169th 398 57.5%
2019 52.41 216th 411 47.4%
2021 76.15 70th 351 80.1%
2022 80.32 53rd 403 86.8%
2023 43.48 242nd 398 39.2%
2024 30.67 298th 405 26.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Cook County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.88 3rd 15 80.0%
2023 8.88 35th 36 2.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cook County Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.75 130th 414 68.6%
2019 60.53 177th 412 57.0%
2021 73.19 73rd 364 79.9%
2022 58.10 176th 401 56.1%
2023 53.03 190th 398 52.3%
2024 71.39 90th 402 77.6%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cook County Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 238 5 2 1 33 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 245 3 3 0 22 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 223 1 4 0 47 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 237 2 9 0 30 n/a n/a 0 278
1992 249 1 3 0 46 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 269 0 4 1 40 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 267 0 7 1 40 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 300 1 4 1 30 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 300 1 4 1 30 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 317 1 4 2 21 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 211 1 4 1 10 n/a n/a 0 227
1999 216 1 5 0 10 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 212 1 2 0 27 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 203 0 4 0 24 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 196 1 3 0 24 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 196 1 3 0 24 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 174 1 3 0 24 n/a n/a 0 202
2005 187 0 3 0 35 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 181 0 4 0 28 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 185 0 6 0 33 n/a n/a 0 224
2008 192 1 3 0 36 n/a n/a 0 232
2009 153 1 5 0 39 n/a n/a 0 198
2010 166 1 4 1 36 n/a n/a 0 208
2011 153 0 1 2 26 0 6 0 188
2012 136 0 1 3 28 1 6 0 175
2013 154 1 1 2 26 1 8 0 193
2014 125 2 1 2 32 1 7 0 170
2015 133 2 1 1 33 1 6 0 177
2016 143 1 2 3 33 0 6 0 188
2017 133 1 2 2 36 1 8 0 183
2018 142 1 2 2 36 1 11 0 195
2019 131 0 0 4 31 1 8 0 175
2020 118 0 1 6 31 0 9 0 165
2021 121 0 0 8 27 0 10 0 166
2022 113 0 0 11 32 0 11 0 167
2023 114 0 0 15 31 0 12 0 172
2024 117 0 0 12 28 0 16 0 173

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 Cook County Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 19.6 14.2 0
1989 273 18.0 15.1 0
1990 275 18.0 15.2 9.1
1991 278 17.9 15.5 9
1992 299 20.4 14.6 8.4
1993 314 21.6 14.5 10.8
1994 315 20.3 15.5 8.3
1995 336 21.3 15.8 8.9
1996 336 21.3 15.8 8.9
1997 345 24.0 14.4 6.4
1998 227 n/a 0.0 3.5
1999 232 15.7 14.8 4.3
2000 242 16.8 14.4 11.2
2001 231 14.4 16.0 10
2002 224 14.7 15.2 22.3
2003 224 14.7 15.2 22.3
2004 202 13.6 14.9 19.3
2005 225 11.9 18.9 22.7
2006 213 11.1 19.2 24.4
2007 224 11.4 19.6 26.3
2008 232 12.0 19.3 29.7
2009 198 10.9 18.2 33.8
2010 208 10.3 20.0 28.4
2011 188 9.7 19.2 29.3
2012 175 11.0 15.8 28.6
2013 193 10.8 17.7 29.5
2014 170 9.9 17.0 31.2
2015 177 13.0 13.6 32.8
2016 188 15.0 12.5 36.2
2017 183 14.1 12.9 38.3
2018 195 13.5 14.4 34.9
2019 175 14.0 12.4 33.1
2020 165 13.3 12.3 33.3
2021 166 15.8 10.4 22.9
2022 167 15.7 10.6 30.5
2023 172 16.2 10.6 50.6
2024 173 17.1 10.0 43.9

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 Cook County Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 19.6 14.2 0
1989 273 18.0 15.1 0
1990 275 18.0 15.2 9.1
1991 278 17.9 15.5 9
1992 299 20.4 14.6 8.4
1993 314 21.6 14.5 10.8
1994 315 20.3 15.5 8.3
1995 336 21.3 15.8 8.9
1996 336 21.3 15.8 8.9
1997 345 24.0 14.4 6.4
1998 227 n/a 0.0 3.5
1999 232 15.7 14.8 4.3
2000 242 16.8 14.4 11.2
2001 231 14.4 16.0 10
2002 224 14.7 15.2 22.3
2003 224 14.7 15.2 22.3
2004 202 13.6 14.9 19.3
2005 225 11.9 18.9 22.7
2006 213 11.1 19.2 24.4
2007 224 11.4 19.6 26.3
2008 232 12.0 19.3 29.7
2009 198 10.9 18.2 33.8
2010 208 10.3 20.0 28.4
2011 188 9.7 19.2 29.3
2012 175 11.0 15.8 28.6
2013 193 10.8 17.7 29.5
2014 170 9.9 17.0 31.2
2015 177 13.0 13.6 32.8
2016 188 15.0 12.5 36.2
2017 183 14.1 12.9 38.3
2018 195 13.5 14.4 34.9
2019 175 14.0 12.4 33.1
2020 165 13.3 12.3 33.3
2021 166 15.8 10.4 22.9
2022 167 15.7 10.6 30.5
2023 172 16.2 10.6 50.6
2024 173 17.1 10.0 43.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cook County Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,018

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cook County 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 209th of 492 High schoolsRanks 267th of 476 High schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Cook County Senior High)56.534.8
 21.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Cook County Public Schools)56.534.8
 21.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Cook County Senior High)36.634.2
 2.4%
   11th Grade Math (Cook County Public Schools)36.634.2
 2.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Cook County Senior High)58.337
 21.4%
   End of Course Science (Cook County Public Schools)58.337
 21.4%
   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 Students175172
 1.7%
African American00
American Indian3131
Asian00
Hispanic415
 275%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White131114
 13%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.1%50.6%
 17.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County Senior High

Students at Cook County Senior High are 68% White, 16% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Cook County Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
Middle : Cook County Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Cook County Senior High.

Cook County Senior High ranks 178th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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