Serving 22 students in grades 6-12, Reach 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reach Academy's student population of 22 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reach Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
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 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Reach Academy?
22 students attend Reach Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Reach Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reach Academy?
Reach Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reach Academy offer ?
Reach Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reach Academy part of?
Reach Academy is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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