Achieve serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achieve's student population of 12 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Achieve is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Achieve?
12 students attend Achieve.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Achieve students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achieve?
Achieve has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Achieve offer ?
Achieve offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Achieve part of?
Achieve is part of Hiawatha Valley ED. School District.
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