School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(07-08)4%
3%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(07-08)4%
6%
Black
(07-08)15%
9%
White
(07-08)77%
76%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
94%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Challenge Academy?
48 students attend Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Challenge Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Challenge Academy offer ?
Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Challenge Academy part of?
Challenge Academy is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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