Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Learning For Leadership Charter 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
73%
12%
White
11%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Learning For Leadership Charter School District
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning For Leadership Charter?
The graduation rate of Learning For Leadership Charter is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Learning For Leadership Charter?
227 students attend Learning For Leadership Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Learning For Leadership Charter students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning For Leadership Charter?
Learning For Leadership Charter has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Learning For Leadership Charter offer ?
Learning For Leadership Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Learning For Leadership Charter part of?
Learning For Leadership Charter is part of Learning For Leadership Charter School District.
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