Kato Public Charter School continues to strive to give students a strong, performance-based education closely related to real-life experiences. Like other charter schools, Kato Public Charter School provides choice for parents and students within the public school system. Students must meet all graduation requirements set by the State of Minnesota to receive a high school diploma. This includes mastery of the Minnesota standards and mandatory standardized tests. Kato Public Charter School has additional graduation requirements, including community service, presentations, and completion of a senior project