Downtown Campus serves 100 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Downtown Campus's student population of 100 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Downtown Campus is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
73%
12%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown Campus?
The graduation rate of Downtown Campus is 11-19%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Downtown Campus?
100 students attend Downtown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Downtown Campus students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Campus?
Downtown Campus has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Downtown Campus offer ?
Downtown Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Downtown Campus part of?
Downtown Campus is part of Minnesota Internship Center School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown Campus located?
Downtown Campus is located in the Central Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Central Minneapolis.
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