Four Directions Charter Schools (Closed 2013)

Four Directions Charter Schools serves 97 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
≤20%
62%
(11-12)
<50%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
41%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
(11-12)
11-19%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School District Name
Four Directions Charter Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Four Directions Charter Schools?
The graduation rate of Four Directions Charter Schools is 11-19%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Four Directions Charter Schools?
97 students attend Four Directions Charter Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Four Directions Charter Schools students are American Indian, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Four Directions Charter Schools?
Four Directions Charter Schools has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Four Directions Charter Schools offer ?
Four Directions Charter Schools offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Four Directions Charter Schools part of?
Four Directions Charter Schools is part of Four Directions Charter Schools School District.

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