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:
465th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,294 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Hispanic:
13.2%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kato Public Charter School ranks worse than 98% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kato Public Charter School ranks worse than 96.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.01. (See more...)
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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.
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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 (66.2%), Hispanic (13.2%), American Indian (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kato Public Charter School is 8.3. (See more...)
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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 534th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Kato Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

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

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Kato Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kato Public Charter School 452nd 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 325th 508 36.0%
2024 4.71 534th 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 439th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.74 364th 433 15.9%
2005 26.87 374th 452 17.3%
2006 42.50 316th 450 29.8%
2007 11.23 405th 463 12.5%
2008 11.44 403rd 460 12.4%
2010 65.31 214th 540 60.4%
2011 18.38 418th 545 23.3%
2013 11.45 434th 534 18.7%
2014 6.49 436th 483 9.7%
2015 23.03 393rd 504 22.0%
2017 22.94 382nd 489 21.9%
2019 14.02 413th 492 16.1%
2022 6.13 446th 472 5.5%
2023 10.43 424th 476 10.9%
2024 5.01 465th 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 139th 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 309th 370 16.5%
2023 9.17 373rd 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 352nd 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 374th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.06 389th 412 5.6%
2023 2.04 394th 398 1.0%
2024 1.44 398th 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.

Kato Public Charter School Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2001 139 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2002 121 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 121 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 110 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 99 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2006 99 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 88 5 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2008 77 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2009 72 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2010 60 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2011 53 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 60
2012 64 7 0 4 0 0 2 0 77
2013 60 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 67
2014 54 5 0 2 0 0 4 0 65
2015 68 8 1 3 1 0 2 0 83
2016 64 7 0 5 0 0 4 0 80
2017 63 6 0 5 0 0 6 0 80
2018 58 6 0 2 1 0 4 0 71
2019 46 7 0 7 0 0 2 0 62
2020 49 13 2 6 4 0 5 0 79
2021 34 3 0 4 3 0 5 0 49
2022 32 5 0 3 3 0 7 0 50
2023 45 5 0 9 5 0 4 0 68

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

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

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

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YearTotal 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 413th of 492 High schoolsRanks 424th 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)00
   7th Grade Math (Kato Public Charter School)00
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)9.10
 9.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)9.10
 9.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
10th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)31.331.3
   10th Grade Reading (Kato Public Charter School)31.331.3
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Kato Public Charter School)15.80
 15.8%
   11th Grade Math (Kato Public Charter School)15.80
 15.8%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Kato Public Charter School)18.26.3
 11.9%
   End of Course Science (Kato Public Charter School)18.26.3
 11.9%
   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 Students6268
 9.7%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian05
Asian00
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4645
 2.2%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%83.8%
 32.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kato Public Charter School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended Kato Public Charter School.

Students at Kato Public Charter School are 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% American Indian, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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