Serving 3,021 students in grades 7-12, Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 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 16% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 3,021 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12's student population of 3,021 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
3,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1428 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 is Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12's ranking?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is ranked #1428 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 often compared to?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12is often viewed alongside schools like Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, Lakeville Online Academy-high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12?
The graduation rate of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is 73%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12?
3,021 students attend Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 offer ?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 part of?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is part of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 located?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Como Park.
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