Cloquet High School is a high school in Cloquet in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Operated by Cloquet Public Schools, it serves approximately 700 students in grades 9-12; a typical graduating class has 160 to 200 members. It has existed for over 100 years.
Serving 789 students in grades 9-12, Cloquet Senior ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cloquet Senior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cloquet Senior's student population of 789 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Cloquet Senior ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloquet Senior is 0.47, 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
#751 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Cloquet Senior's ranking?
Cloquet Senior is ranked #751 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cloquet Senior often compared to?
Cloquet Senioris often viewed alongside schools like Cloquet Middle School, Churchill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cloquet Senior?
The graduation rate of Cloquet Senior is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cloquet Senior?
789 students attend Cloquet Senior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cloquet Senior students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloquet Senior?
Cloquet Senior has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cloquet Senior offer ?
Cloquet Senior offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cloquet Senior part of?
Cloquet Senior is part of Cloquet Public School District.
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