BlueSky was the first charter school in Minnesota to be completely online, following on from Mindquest, which was the first online public high school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 6-12
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2000
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bluesky Online School often compared to?
Bluesky Online Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edvisions Off Campus School, Minnesota Virtual High School by visitors of our site.
What grades does Bluesky Online School offer ?
Bluesky Online School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
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