917 New Chance

917 New Chance serves 4 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

917 New Chance's student population of 4 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of 917 New Chance is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend 917 New Chance?
4 students attend 917 New Chance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of 917 New Chance students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 917 New Chance?
917 New Chance has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 New Chance offer ?
917 New Chance offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 New Chance part of?
917 New Chance is part of Intermediate School District 917.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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