Cook County Senior High in Grand Marais, MN

At a glance

Reported students

177

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.98

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota high enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

136

Cook County Senior High: 177 reported students.

State peer staffing position

31st percentile

11.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 167
Teachers (FTE): 16.42
Student–teacher ratio: 10.2:1

What the reported data says about Cook County Senior High

Cook County Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Grand Marais. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Cook County Public Schools. NCES reports 177 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (14.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 31.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cook County Senior High

1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 31.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 38.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White68.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial10.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Grand Marais Community

High · Grades 06–12

0 reported students

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

203 reported students

Cook County Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

95 reported students

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Public schools near Cook County Senior High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Cook County ISD 166 Credit Recovery High · Northland Learning Center	09–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Grand Marais Community High · Cook County Public Schools	06–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Cook County Middle Middle · Cook County Public Schools	06–08	95	under 0.1 mi
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary Elementary · Cook County Public Schools	PK–05	203	under 0.1 mi
Great Expectations Elementary · Charter · Great Expectations	KG–08	113	0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cook County Senior High

What grades does Cook County Senior High serve?

Cook County Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cook County Public Schools.

How many students attend Cook County Senior High?

Cook County Senior High reported 177 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 167 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cook County Senior High?

The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 177 students and 15.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cook County Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cook County Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cook County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cook County Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

38.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cook County Senior High in?

Cook County Senior High is part of Cook County Public Schools, based in Grand Marais, MN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cook County Senior High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cook County ISD 166 Credit Recovery (under 0.1 mi), Grand Marais Community (under 0.1 mi), Cook County Middle (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.