Aris serves 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aris's student population of 33 students has grown by 106% 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
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aris is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 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?
33 students attend Aris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Aris students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aris?
Aris has a student ration of 6:1, 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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