Serving 79 students in grades 9-12, Voa High School 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Voa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Voa High School's student population of 79 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Voa High School is 0.51, 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)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
24%
10%
Black
66%
12%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Voa High School?
The graduation rate of Voa High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Voa High School?
79 students attend Voa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Voa High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voa High School?
Voa High School has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Voa High School offer ?
Voa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Voa High School part of?
Voa High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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