Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Menlo Park 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Menlo Park Academy's student population of 45 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Menlo Park Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
51%
12%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Menlo Park Academy?
The graduation rate of Menlo Park Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Menlo Park Academy?
45 students attend Menlo Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Menlo Park Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Menlo Park Academy offer ?
Menlo Park Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Menlo Park Academy part of?
Menlo Park Academy is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Menlo Park Academy located?
Menlo Park Academy is located in the Bottineau neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Bottineau.
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