City West Academy serves 20 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of City West Academy?
The graduation rate of City West Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 80%.
How many students attend City West Academy?
20 students attend City West Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of City West Academy students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City West Academy?
City West Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does City West Academy offer ?
City West Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is City West Academy part of?
City West Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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