General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School (Closed 2013)

General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School serves 58 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
<50%
56%
(10-11)
<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
(11-12)
<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School District Name
General John Vessey Jr Leadership School District
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 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School?
The graduation rate of General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School?
58 students attend General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School?
General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School offer ?
General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School part of?
General John Vessey Junior Leadership High School is part of General John Vessey Jr Leadership School District.

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