Education Data
Demo DataEducational attainment, pipeline analysis, and school district data for Lao students. The aggregated “Asian” category (92% HS graduation) masks the reality for Lao students (72%), with 45.3% of elders having no formal schooling at all — a legacy of war displacement.
72%
Graduation Rate
vs 83% state
38%
College Enrollment
vs 62% state
45%
ELL Rate
5.6x state avg
45.3%
Elder No Schooling
22.6x state avg
Source: MN Dept. of Education, Census ACS 2020-2024, NCES
Education Indicators Comparison
At every stage of the educational pipeline, Lao students trail both the state average and the aggregated Asian category — a disparity that compounds across generations.
Source: MN Dept. of Education, Census ACS 2020-2024, NCES · Lao Community Data Portal
Educational Pipeline
% progressing at each stage
Source: MN Dept. of Education 2024-25, NCES
HS Graduation Rate Trend
2018-19 through 2024-25
Source: MN Dept. of Education Annual Reports 2018-2025
School District Breakdown
| District | Graduation % | ELL % | Chronic Absent. % | Dropout % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 68% | 52% | 28% | 15% |
| St. Paul | 70% | 48% | 25% | 13% |
| Brooklyn Park | 74% | 42% | 20% | 10% |
| Brooklyn Center | 72% | 44% | 22% | 12% |
| Worthington | 76% | 38% | 18% | 9% |
| Rochester | 78% | 35% | 16% | 8% |
Source: MN Dept. of Education District Reports 2024-25