Minnesota North Star Academy (Closed 2010)
Minnesota North Star Academy served 31 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
11%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Minnesota North Star Academy School District
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
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