Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Iq Academy 9-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IQ Academy Minnesota's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 324.2 square miles in Fergus Falls, MN, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edges, reaching up to 14.4 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iq Academy 9-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Iq Academy 9-12's student population of 375 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Iq Academy 9-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iq Academy 9-12 is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/16/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iq Academy 9-12's ranking?
Iq Academy 9-12 is ranked #1039 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iq Academy 9-12?
The graduation rate of Iq Academy 9-12 is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Iq Academy 9-12?
375 students attend Iq Academy 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Iq Academy 9-12 students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iq Academy 9-12?
Iq Academy 9-12 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iq Academy 9-12 offer ?
Iq Academy 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Iq Academy 9-12 part of?
Iq Academy 9-12 is part of Fergus Falls Public School District.
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