The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (97-98)
800 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(97-98)n/a
2%
Asian
(97-98)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(97-98)n/a
2%
Black
(97-98)n/a
6%
White
(97-98)100%
86%
Hawaiian
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
13%
19%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Central Minnesota Joint Powers School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School?
800 students attend Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School students are White.
What grades does Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School offer ?
Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School part of?
Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School is part of Central Minnesota Joint Powers School District.
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