Serving 1,537 students in grades 9-12, Distance Learning Academy 9-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
35%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
29%
12%
White
17%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Distance Learning Academy 9-12?
1,537 students attend Distance Learning Academy 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Distance Learning Academy 9-12 students are Asian, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Distance Learning Academy 9-12?
Distance Learning Academy 9-12 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Distance Learning Academy 9-12 offer ?
Distance Learning Academy 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Distance Learning Academy 9-12 part of?
Distance Learning Academy 9-12 is part of Osseo Public School District.
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