Serving 188 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The diversity score of Metro Heights Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Metro Heights Academy?
188 students attend Metro Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Metro Heights Academy students are Black, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Heights Academy?
Metro Heights Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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?
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