How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High Area Learning Center | Kato Public Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mankato, MN | Mankato, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 79 | 77 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.6% | 68.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High Area Learning Center | Kato Public Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,091 | $14,897 |
| District | Mankato Area Public Schools | Kato Public Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High Area Learning Center | Kato Public Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.6% | 74.0% |
| African American | 17.7% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.2% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High Area Learning Center | Kato Public Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 178:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.