Sojourner Truth Academy is a name used by two separate, unrelated charter schools in the United States: Sojourner Truth Academy in Minneapolis, MN and Sojourner Truth Academy in New Orleans, LA. The Louisiana-based school was a charter school located in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, along Napoleon Avenue.
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sojourner Truth 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sojourner Truth Academy's student population of 383 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sojourner Truth 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 Sojourner Truth Academy is 0.46, 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
#1751 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
60%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Burgundy
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sojourner Truth Academy's ranking?
Sojourner Truth Academy is ranked #1751 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sojourner Truth Academy?
383 students attend Sojourner Truth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sojourner Truth Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sojourner Truth Academy offer ?
Sojourner Truth Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sojourner Truth Academy part of?
Sojourner Truth Academy is part of Sojourner Truth Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Sojourner Truth Academy located?
Sojourner Truth Academy is located in the Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Camden.
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