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Venture Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 342 students in Venture Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51爆料s in Venture Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
342 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Venture Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#518 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
% American Indian
12%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
51%
12%
% Black
29%
12%
% White
1%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,392 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,392 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,392
$17,854
Spending / Student
$20,392
$18,580
Best Venture Academy School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Venture Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 27th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Venture Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Venture Academy School District?
Venture Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 342 students.
What is the rank of Venture Academy School District?
Venture Academy School District is ranked #515 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Venture Academy School District?
51% of Venture Academy School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Venture Academy School District?
Venture Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Venture Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,392 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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