271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School serves 4 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
25%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
14%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
17%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School?
The graduation rate of 271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend 271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School?
4 students attend 271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of 271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does 271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School offer ?
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is 271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School part of?
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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