Serving 151 students in grades 7-12, Mts High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mts High School's student population of 151 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mts High School 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 Mts High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1125 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
34%
10%
Black
36%
12%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mts High School's ranking?
Mts High School is ranked #1125 out of 1,734 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mts High School?
The graduation rate of Mts High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mts High School?
151 students attend Mts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Mts High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mts High School?
Mts High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mts High School offer ?
Mts High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mts High School part of?
Mts High School is part of Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch School District.
In what neighborhood is Mts High School located?
Mts High School is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Longfellow.
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