Serving 562 students in grades 6-12, Bluesky Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluesky Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bluesky Charter School's student population of 562 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluesky Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluesky Charter School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluesky Charter School's ranking?
Bluesky Charter School is ranked #974 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bluesky Charter School often compared to?
Bluesky Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Afsa High School, Academic Arts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluesky Charter School?
The graduation rate of Bluesky Charter School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bluesky Charter School?
562 students attend Bluesky Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bluesky Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluesky Charter School?
Bluesky Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluesky Charter School offer ?
Bluesky Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluesky Charter School part of?
Bluesky Charter School is part of Bluesky Charter School District.
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