Choice Technical Academy

315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 44 students in grades 7-12, Choice Technical Academy 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 44:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Choice Technical Academy's student population of 44 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
44 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Choice Technical Academy 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 Choice Technical Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Choice Technical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Choice Technical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
30%
12%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
59%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Choice Technical Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
21-39%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Choice Technical Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Choice Technical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Choice Technical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Choice Technical Academy's ranking?
Choice Technical Academy is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 Choice Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Choice Technical Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Choice Technical Academy?
44 students attend Choice Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Choice Technical Academy students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choice Technical Academy?
Choice Technical Academy has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Choice Technical Academy offer ?
Choice Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Choice Technical Academy part of?
Choice Technical Academy is part of Technical Academies Of Minnesota School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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