Serving 76 students in grades 6-12, Tonka Online ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Tonka Online ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonka Online is 0.63, 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonka Online?
The graduation rate of Tonka Online is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tonka Online?
76 students attend Tonka Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tonka Online students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonka Online?
Tonka Online has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tonka Online offer ?
Tonka Online offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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