Minnewaska Area Win Academy

500 John St
Starbuck, MN 56381
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Minnewaska Area Win 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Minnewaska Area Win Academy's student population of 44 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Minnewaska Area Win Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnewaska Area Win Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤20%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21-39%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
75%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.41

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

(12-13)
≥50%
81%
(22-23)
81.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minnewaska Area Win Academy's ranking?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
The graduation rate of Minnewaska Area Win Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
44 students attend Minnewaska Area Win Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Minnewaska Area Win Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Win Academy offer ?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnewaska Area Win Academy part of?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy is part of Minnewaska School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
this school changed our sons life. He has asbergers and found it difficult to follow public school way of teaching. At Minnewaska day treatment his grades went up to A's. He said, "They know how to teach me mom".
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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