Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, Soar Campus 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Soar Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
91%
12%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
8%
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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soar Campus?
The graduation rate of Soar Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Soar Campus?
46 students attend Soar Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Soar Campus students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soar Campus?
Soar Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Soar Campus offer ?
Soar Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soar Campus part of?
Soar Campus is part of Minnesota Internship Center School District.
In what neighborhood is Soar Campus located?
Soar Campus is located in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Jordan.
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