Pathways serves 112 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathways's student population of 112 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
A future without limit
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pathways?
112 students attend Pathways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pathways students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathways?
Pathways has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pathways offer ?
Pathways offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathways part of?
Pathways is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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