Connection Center (Closed 2007)

Connection Center serves 32 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
6%
2%
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Asian
16%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
63%
12%
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White
9%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connection Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Connection Center?
32 students attend Connection Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Connection Center students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connection Center?
Connection Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Connection Center offer ?
Connection Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Connection Center part of?
Connection Center is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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