Circle Of Life Academy serves 106 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Circle Of Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Circle Of Life Academy's student population of 106 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Circle Of Life Academy is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Circle Of Life Academy?
The graduation rate of Circle Of Life Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Circle Of Life Academy?
106 students attend Circle Of Life Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Circle Of Life Academy students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Circle Of Life Academy?
Circle Of Life Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Circle Of Life Academy offer ?
Circle Of Life Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Circle Of Life Academy part of?
Circle Of Life Academy is part of Circle Of Life Academy School District.
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