Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program serves 19 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program's student population of 19 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program?
The graduation rate of Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program?
19 students attend Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program students are White, 37% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program?
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program offer ?
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program part of?
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program is part of Lionsgate Academy School District.
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