Serving 16 students in grades 4-12, Arrowhead Academy 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrowhead Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arrowhead Academy's student population of 16 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arrowhead Academy is 0.62, which is more 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)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
25%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
7%
12%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arrowhead Academy?
The graduation rate of Arrowhead Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Arrowhead Academy?
16 students attend Arrowhead Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Arrowhead Academy students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrowhead Academy?
Arrowhead Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arrowhead Academy offer ?
Arrowhead Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Arrowhead Academy part of?
Arrowhead Academy is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Arrowhead Academy located?
Arrowhead Academy is located in the Duluth Heights neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Duluth Heights.
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