The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (12-13)
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
8%
Black
(12-13)80%
9%
White
(12-13)20%
72%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
67%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Options?
The graduation rate of Options is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Options?
15 students attend Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Options students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What grades does Options offer ?
Options offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Options part of?
Options is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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