Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Athlos Leadership Academy 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 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Athlos Leadership Academy's student population of 807 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
807 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Athlos prepares kids for a competitive future in three essential ways: Academics + Athletics + Character.
School Rankings
Athlos Leadership Academy 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 Athlos Leadership Academy is 0.46, which is less 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
#1444 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athlos Leadership Academy's ranking?
Athlos Leadership Academy is ranked #1444 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Athlos Leadership Academy often compared to?
Athlos Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Basswood Elementary School, Crest View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Athlos Leadership Academy?
807 students attend Athlos Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Athlos Leadership Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Athlos Leadership Academy?
Athlos Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Athlos Leadership Academy offer ?
Athlos Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Athlos Leadership Academy part of?
Athlos Leadership Academy is part of Athlos Leadership Academy School District.
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