Serving 57 students in grades 7-12,
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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
16%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
63%
12%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤20%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
57 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Success Academy students are Black, 16% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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