Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, Integrated Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Integrated Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Integrated Arts Academy's student population of 72 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Integrated Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Integrated Arts Academy is 0.53, 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
#650 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Integrated Arts Academy's ranking?
Integrated Arts Academy is ranked #650 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Integrated Arts Academy often compared to?
Integrated Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Waconia Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Integrated Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Integrated Arts Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Integrated Arts Academy?
72 students attend Integrated Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Integrated Arts Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Integrated Arts Academy?
Integrated Arts Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Integrated Arts Academy offer ?
Integrated Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Integrated Arts Academy part of?
Integrated Arts Academy is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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