Serving 95 students in grades 6-12, New Century 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Century Academy's student population of 95 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Century 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 New Century Academy is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1475 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Century Academy's ranking?
New Century Academy is ranked #1475 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Century Academy?
The graduation rate of New Century Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Century Academy?
95 students attend New Century Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Century Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Century Academy?
New Century Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Century Academy offer ?
New Century Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Century Academy part of?
New Century Academy is part of New Century Academy School District.
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