Uptown Academy serves 268 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
59%
12%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Uptown Academy?
268 students attend Uptown Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Uptown Academy students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uptown Academy?
Uptown Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uptown Academy offer ?
Uptown Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uptown Academy part of?
Uptown Academy is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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