For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,339 students in Metro Schools Charter. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Metro Schools Charter have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
1,339 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
60:1
60:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Metro Schools Charter, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
98%
12%
% White
n/a
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,740 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,302 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,740
$17,860
Spending / Student
$6,302
$18,585
Best Metro Schools Charter Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Set Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 174:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Metro College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Set Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1
Rank: n/an/a
Metro 2 Online
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Set Academy
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter manages 5 public schools serving 1,339 students.
What is the rank of Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter is ranked #347 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Metro Schools Charter?
98% of Metro Schools Charter students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Metro Schools Charter?
Metro Schools Charter has a student/teacher ratio of 60:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Metro Schools Charter's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,302 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 68% over four school years.
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