Swmetro Online Learning serves 74 students in grades 2-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Online Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Online Learning's student population of 74 students has grown by 3600% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Online Learning is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro Online Learning?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Online Learning is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Online Learning?
74 students attend Swmetro Online Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Swmetro Online Learning students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Online Learning?
Swmetro Online Learning has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Online Learning offer ?
Swmetro Online Learning offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Swmetro Online Learning part of?
Swmetro Online Learning is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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