Serving 2,563 students in grades 7-12, Minnesota Connections 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 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,563 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnesota Connections 7-12's student population of 2,563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
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 7-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota Connections 7-12 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
7%
12%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Minnesota Connections 7-12's ranking?
Minnesota Connections 7-12 is ranked #1012 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnesota Connections 7-12 often compared to?
Minnesota Connections 7-12is often viewed alongside schools like Link12 Lakeville High School, Minnesota Virtual High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota Connections 7-12?
The graduation rate of Minnesota Connections 7-12 is 73%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota Connections 7-12?
2,563 students attend Minnesota Connections 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Minnesota Connections 7-12 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Connections 7-12?
Minnesota Connections 7-12 has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota Connections 7-12 offer ?
Minnesota Connections 7-12 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota Connections 7-12 part of?
Minnesota Connections 7-12 is part of Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch School District.
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