West Academy serves 11 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

West Academy's student population of 11 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Academy is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)
<50%
61%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
<50%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West 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 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
9%
12%
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White
82%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
Diversity Score
0.31
This chart display the diversity score of West Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
(15-16)
<50%
82%
This chart display graduation rate of West Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Academy's ranking?

West Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).

What is the graduation rate of West Academy?

The graduation rate of West Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.

How many students attend West Academy?

11 students attend West Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of West Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Academy?

West Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does West Academy offer ?

West Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is West Academy part of?

West Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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