Serving 18 students in grades 7-12, Swmetro Lakeside Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Lakeside Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Lakeside Academy's student population of 18 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
18 students
![This chart displays total students of Swmetro Lakeside Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Swmetro Lakeside Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-oNMfAe.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Swmetro Lakeside Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Swmetro Lakeside Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-3B8ll4.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Swmetro Lakeside Academy by grade. This chart displays the students of Swmetro Lakeside Academy by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-baU7SMb.png)
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Lakeside Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-B5KE3w.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-fCScdg.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-bkkjGMr.png)
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-IzuqMq.png)
Black
6%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-f8kr8T.png)
White
83%
63%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-T5EPZJ.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-REWeMI.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swmetro Lakeside Academy. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swmetro Lakeside Academy.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-T5EPZo.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-b0OE7Ck.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-G8B5BH.png)
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Swmetro Lakeside Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-YbyBS4.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
15%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swmetro Lakeside Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/151000/150524/swmetro-lakeside-academy-chart-jpBNYW.png)
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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Lakeside Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
18 students attend Swmetro Lakeside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Swmetro Lakeside Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro Lakeside Academy offer ?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Swmetro Lakeside Academy part of?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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