Connection Center serves 32 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
63%
12%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Connection Center?
32 students attend Connection Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Connection Center students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connection Center?
Connection Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Connection Center offer ?
Connection Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Connection Center part of?
Connection Center is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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