District 287 Academy serves 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
25%
12%
White
46%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend District 287 Academy?
28 students attend District 287 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of District 287 Academy students are White, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of District 287 Academy?
District 287 Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does District 287 Academy offer ?
District 287 Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is District 287 Academy part of?
District 287 Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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