Academic Arts High School serves 89 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Academic Arts High School's student population of 89 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
89 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Academic Arts High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
59%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
2%

Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
36%
10%

Black
14%
12%

White
44%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Academic Arts High School often compared to?
Academic Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garlough Environmental Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academic Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Academic Arts High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Academic Arts High School?
89 students attend Academic Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Academic Arts High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academic Arts High School?
Academic Arts High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academic Arts High School offer ?
Academic Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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