West Academy

Serving 9 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 9 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

West Academy's student population of 9 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
9 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Academy is 0.50, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(14-15)
<50%
61%
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(12-13)
<50%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
22%
10%
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Black
11%
12%
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White
67%
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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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of West Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(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
100%
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 2021-22 school year data.
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?
<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?
9 students attend West Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
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 (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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