Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Sage Charter 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%).
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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sage Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sage Charter School's student population of 65 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sage Charter School is 0.64, 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)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
54%
12%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sage Charter School?
The graduation rate of Sage Charter School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sage Charter School?
65 students attend Sage Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sage Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sage Charter School?
Sage Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sage Charter School offer ?
Sage Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sage Charter School part of?
Sage Charter School is part of Sage Academy Charter School District.
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