Enrollment
46
High
DISTRICT 51 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LA CRESCENT MONTESSORI & STEM SCHOO·NCES 270017804750
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM
1116 S OAK ST, LA CRESCENT, MN 55947 · (507) 895-4054 · Houston County
GRADES 07–12HIGH23-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL46 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 49% of Minnesota public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Minnesota public high schools
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
16 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 8 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 9 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 7 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds StandardsEnglish Language Arts
50.0%
MN avg 49.7%
Math
10.0%
MN avg 45.3%
What this means: On the MCA, Minnesota's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 10 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Minnesota schools, those numbers are about 50 and 45.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Houston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 46 | #558 of 764 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
46
+9 (+24%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 9.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 46 | 4.7 | 9.8:1 | 35% (16) |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 3.7 | 11.2:1 | 41% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 3.4 | 12.7:1 | 40% (17) |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | 8% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 3.7 | 3.8:1 | 29% (4) |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 1 | 20.0:1 | 65% (13) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM.
Since 2017-18: students up 229% (14 to 46); teachers up 28% (3.7 to 4.7).
About La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM runs as a small high school in LA CRESCENT, Minnesota. The school had 46 students in grades 7 through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for high schools in Minnesota is about 371, so this school runs 88% smaller than that.
In La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo, 2 schools enroll a combined 101 students.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM enrolls a student body that is 93% White. Other reported shares: 7% Hispanic. The White share in Houston County as a whole is similar, at about 94%.
Teachers at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM total 4.7 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 9.8:1. The 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota is higher than this school's figure. The school counts 16 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 35%. Across public schools in Houston County, the average is about the same, 38%.
Measured against Minnesota public high schools, La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM receives a B-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Among Houston County residents, median household income is about $79,825, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 20 public schools in Houston County, with a combined enrollment of about 4,089.
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM falls in the Suburb: Small locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 24%, from 37 to 46.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Houston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,653
Census ACS
Median income
$79,825
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
4,089 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo
- La Crescent Montessori & STEM AcadElementary · 55 students
Other schools in LA CRESCENT
- La Crescent-Hokah ElementaryElementary · 359 students
- La Crescent Senior HighHigh · 328 students
- La Crescent-Hokah Middle SchoolMiddle · 311 students
- La Crescent Montessori & STEM AcadElementary · 55 students
- LaCrescent Gr 9-12High
- Out of State Care and TreatmentCombined
Nearby schools
- La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad0.0 mi · 55
- La Crescent Senior High0.3 mi · 328
- La Crescent-Hokah Middle School0.3 mi · 311
- La Crescent-Hokah Elementary0.5 mi · 359
- Coulee Region Virtual Academy2.8 mi · 102
- La Crosse Polytechnic School2.8 mi · 86
Frequently asked questions
About La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEMWhat is the total enrollment at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM enrolls approximately 46 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM serve?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM?
The student-to-teacher ratio at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is approximately 9.8:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM?
At La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM, the student body is approximately 93% White, 7% Hispanic.
What district is La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM in?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is part of La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo.
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