Prestige Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)

Prestige Academy Charter School serves 68 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(10-11)
<50%
56%
(10-11)
≥50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
79%
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
(10-11)
≥80%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School District Name
Prestige Academy Charter School District
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 56% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prestige Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Prestige Academy Charter School is 80%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Prestige Academy Charter School?
68 students attend Prestige Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Prestige Academy Charter School students are Black, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prestige Academy Charter School?
Prestige Academy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prestige Academy Charter School offer ?
Prestige Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prestige Academy Charter School part of?
Prestige Academy Charter School is part of Prestige Academy Charter School District.

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