Serving 634 students in grades 6-12, Bluesky Charter School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluesky Charter School's student population of 634 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
634 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Bluesky Charter School 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 Bluesky Charter School is 0.41, 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
#1331 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-64%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluesky Charter School's ranking?
Bluesky Charter School is ranked #1331 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bluesky Charter School often compared to?
Bluesky Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Afsa High School, Academic Arts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluesky Charter School?
The graduation rate of Bluesky Charter School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Bluesky Charter School?
634 students attend Bluesky Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bluesky Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluesky Charter School?
Bluesky Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluesky Charter School offer ?
Bluesky Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Bluesky Charter School part of?
Bluesky Charter School is part of Bluesky Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Bluesky Charter School located?
Bluesky Charter School is located in the South Loop District neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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