Serving 14 students in grades 4-12, Options 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Options's student population of 14 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Options is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
29%
10%
Black
7%
12%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options?
The graduation rate of Options is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Options?
14 students attend Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Options students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options?
Options has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Options offer ?
Options offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Options part of?
Options is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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