917 New Chance

917 New Chance serves 3 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

917 New Chance's student population of 3 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of 917 New Chance is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
67%
12%
White
33%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
(22-23)
100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend 917 New Chance?
3 students attend 917 New Chance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of 917 New Chance students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
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 Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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