Aris serves 22 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aris's student population of 22 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aris 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Aris?
The graduation rate of Aris is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Aris?
22 students attend Aris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Aris students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aris?
Aris has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aris offer ?
Aris offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aris part of?
Aris is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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