Serving 483 students in grades 6-12, Minnesota Virtual Schools 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnesota Virtual Schools's student population of 483 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Rankings
Minnesota Virtual Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesota Virtual Schools is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1642 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 is Minnesota Virtual Schools's ranking?
Minnesota Virtual Schools is ranked #1642 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota Virtual Schools?
The graduation rate of Minnesota Virtual Schools is 30-34%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Schools?
483 students attend Minnesota Virtual Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Minnesota Virtual Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Virtual Schools?
Minnesota Virtual Schools has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota Virtual Schools offer ?
Minnesota Virtual Schools offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Minnesota Virtual Schools part of?
Minnesota Virtual Schools is part of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Minnesota Virtual Schools located?
Minnesota Virtual Schools is located in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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