Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Metro Heights Academy 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% 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
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
40%
12%
White
29%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤10%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Metro Heights Academy?
65 students attend Metro Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Metro Heights Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Heights Academy?
Metro Heights Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metro Heights Academy offer ?
Metro Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metro Heights Academy part of?
Metro Heights Academy is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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