Serving 266 students in grades 6-12, Crosslake Community 6-12 Online 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online's student population of 266 students has grown by 192% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 220% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. May 31, 2026
School Motto
Growing environmentally-literate, community-impacting learners of excellence​.
School Rankings
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is 0.19, 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
#1573 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Crosslake Community 6-12 Online's ranking?
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is ranked #1573 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
The graduation rate of Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is 60-64%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
266 students attend Crosslake Community 6-12 Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Crosslake Community 6-12 Online students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crosslake Community 6-12 Online?
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crosslake Community 6-12 Online offer ?
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Crosslake Community 6-12 Online part of?
Crosslake Community 6-12 Online is part of Crosslake Community Charter School District.
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