Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. PSA is an IB World School, and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Serving 282 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Seeds High School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Seeds High School Academy's student population of 282 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Inspire Global Thinkers
School Rankings
Prairie Seeds High School 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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy is 0.27, 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
#1374 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
85%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Lycans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Seeds High School Academy's ranking?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy is ranked #1374 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
The graduation rate of Prairie Seeds High School Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
282 students attend Prairie Seeds High School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Prairie Seeds High School Academy students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Seeds High School Academy offer ?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Seeds High School Academy part of?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy is part of Prairie Seeds Academy School District.
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