Serving 39 students in grades 10-12, Knights Academy 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knights Academy's student population of 39 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Knights Academy 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 Knights Academy is 0.56, 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
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knights Academy's ranking?
Knights Academy is ranked #1507 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knights Academy?
The graduation rate of Knights Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Knights Academy?
39 students attend Knights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Knights Academy students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knights Academy?
Knights Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knights Academy offer ?
Knights Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knights Academy part of?
Knights Academy is part of St. Michael-Albertville Schools.
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