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Tokata Learning Center

1110 SHAKOPEE TOWN SQUARE, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
88
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 72% vs nat'l
$15,909
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 88 students in grades 09–12 in SHAKOPEE, Minnesota.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,909 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
12.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Tokata Learning Center is a small high in SHAKOPEE, Minnesota, serving grades 09–12 with 88 students. The district invests $15,909 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Tokata Learning Center

88
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution37 male · 51 female
42%
58%
Male 42%Female 58%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 64 students
Student Composition
28%
38%
14%
16%
Asian1%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Black14%
Multiracial16%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273300004583

Academic Outcomes at Tokata Learning Center

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
20-29
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,909Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,909
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,000
Student Support$3,023
Administration$1,909
Operations$2,386
Other$1,591
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,909 spent per student, an estimated $7,048 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
30%
State government
62.8%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
6.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
JACKSON ELEMENTARYEAGLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSWEENEY ELEMENTARYSUN PATH ELEMENTARY
+2 more
↓
Middle
Shakopee West Middle SchoolShakopee East Middle School
↓
High School
Shakopee High SchoolTokata ALC Independent Study
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyScott County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (952)496-5982
NCES ID: 273300004583
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SHAKOPEE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Shakopee High School
2,770 students · 09–12
38% FRL
Mid
Shakopee West Middle School
895 students · 06–08
43% FRL
Mid
Shakopee East Middle School
796 students · 06–08
43% FRL
Elem
JACKSON ELEMENTARY
749 students · KG–05
36% FRL
Elem
EAGLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
643 students · KG–05
43% FRL
Elem
SWEENEY ELEMENTARY
630 students · KG–05
46% FRL
Elem
SUN PATH ELEMENTARY
548 students · KG–05
51% FRL
Elem
RED OAK ELEMENTARY
500 students · PK–05
58% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1110 SHAKOPEE TOWN SQUARE, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.