Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Academic Arts High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academic Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Academic Arts High School's student population of 103 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Academic Arts High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academic Arts High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academic Arts High School's ranking?
Academic Arts High School is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 84%.
How many students attend Academic Arts High School?
103 students attend Academic Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Academic Arts High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 10:1, 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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