Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Academic Arts High 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academic Arts High School's student population of 78 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Academic Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academic Arts High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
46%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
40-59%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academic Arts High School's ranking?
Academic Arts High School is ranked #1179 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Academic Arts High School often compared to?
Academic Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garlough Environmental Magnet, Heritage E-stem Magnet School, Two Rivers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academic Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Academic Arts High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Academic Arts High School?
78 students attend Academic Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Academic Arts High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academic Arts High School?
Academic Arts High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academic Arts High School offer ?
Academic Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academic Arts High School part of?
Academic Arts High School is part of Academic Arts High School District.
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