Serving 68 students in grades 6-12, Kato Public Charter School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Kato Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Kato Public Charter School's student population of 68 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Kato Public Charter School 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 Kato Public Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Kato Public Charter School is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kato Public Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kato Public Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kato Public Charter School?
68 students attend Kato Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kato Public Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kato Public Charter School?
Kato Public Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kato Public Charter School offer ?
Kato Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Kato Public Charter School part of?
Kato Public Charter School is part of Kato Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kato Public Charter School located?
Kato Public Charter School is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Mankato, MN.
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