Serving 616 students in grades 6-12, Crookston Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crookston Secondary's student population of 616 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Mascot
Pirates
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Crookston Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crookston Secondary is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1393 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crookston Secondary's ranking?
Crookston Secondary is ranked #1393 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Crookston Secondary often compared to?
Crookston Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Fertile-beltrami Secondary, Climax Secondary, East Grand Forks Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crookston Secondary?
The graduation rate of Crookston Secondary is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crookston Secondary?
616 students attend Crookston Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Crookston Secondary students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crookston Secondary?
Crookston Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crookston Secondary offer ?
Crookston Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crookston Secondary part of?
Crookston Secondary is part of Crookston Public School District.
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