Summary:
The St. Cloud Public School District operates 5 high schools serving grades 9-12, with a mix of traditional and alternative learning options. While the district as a whole struggles, with all schools ranking in the bottom 25% of Minnesota high schools, there are notable differences in performance between the schools.
Technical Senior High stands out as the largest and highest-performing school in the district, with a relatively strong graduation rate, low dropout rate, and test scores above the district average. In contrast, St. Cloud Area Learning Center has the smallest enrollment, lowest statewide ranking, and alarmingly low proficiency rates in math and reading.
Across the district, graduation and dropout rates are consistent, but socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role, with high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at St. Cloud Area Learning Center. The district faces challenges in addressing this achievement gap and improving the academic performance of its lower-performing high schools to better serve the community.
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