Basic Skills

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (11-12)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(11-12)
n/a
2%
Asian
(11-12)
n/a
7%
Hispanic
(11-12)
n/a
7%
Black
(11-12)
n/a
9%
White
(11-12)
100%
73%
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)
n/a
2%
n/a
<50%
84%
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 Basic Skills?
The graduation rate of Basic Skills is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Basic Skills?
1 students attend Basic Skills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Basic Skills students are White.
What grades does Basic Skills offer ?
Basic Skills offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basic Skills part of?
Basic Skills is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Basic Skills located?
Basic Skills is located in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Jordan.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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