Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Compass Online 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Compass Online's student population of 15 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Compass Online is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
46%
12%
White
20%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compass Online?
The graduation rate of Compass Online is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Compass Online?
15 students attend Compass Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Compass Online students are Black, 20% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Asian.
What grades does Compass Online offer ?
Compass Online offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Compass Online part of?
Compass Online is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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