Success Academy serves 57 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
16%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
63%
12%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤20%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
57 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Success Academy students are Black, 16% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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