Serving 164 students in grades 9-12, Metro Heights 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Metro Heights Academy's student population of 164 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metro Heights Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
35%
10%
Black
27%
12%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy is 20-24%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Metro Heights Academy?
164 students attend Metro Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Metro Heights Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Heights Academy?
Metro Heights Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metro Heights Academy offer ?
Metro Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metro Heights Academy part of?
Metro Heights Academy is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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