Serving 95 students in grades 7-12, Dream Technical Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dream Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dream Technical Academy's student population of 95 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dream Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dream Technical Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1752 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
48%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country Running, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Coding, Drama Club, Dungeons and Dragons, GSA, Key Club, Speech, YES! (youth energy summit)
Coding, Drama Club, Dungeons and Dragons, GSA, Key Club, Speech, YES! (youth energy summit)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- DREAM is a tuition-free, 7th-12thgrade public charterschool. DREAM's vision is to provide a project-based learning experience built on relationships where student passions and interests drive learning toward becoming flexible problem solvers, effective leaders, and responsible citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dream Technical Academy's ranking?
Dream Technical Academy is ranked #1752 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dream Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Dream Technical Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dream Technical Academy?
95 students attend Dream Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dream Technical Academy students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dream Technical Academy?
Dream Technical Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dream Technical Academy offer ?
Dream Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dream Technical Academy part of?
Dream Technical Academy is part of Technical Academies Of Minnesota School District.
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