Minnesota North Star Academy (Closed 2010)

Serving 31 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
3%
12%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
8%
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School District Name
Minnesota North Star Academy School District
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Minnesota North Star Academy?
31 students attend Minnesota North Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Minnesota North Star Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota North Star Academy?
Minnesota North Star Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota North Star Academy offer ?
Minnesota North Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minnesota North Star Academy part of?
Minnesota North Star Academy is part of Minnesota North Star Academy School District.

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