Serving 242 students in grades 9-12, Iq 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iq Academy 9-12's student population of 242 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Iq Academy 9-12 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 Iq Academy 9-12 is 0.49, 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
#1099 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iq Academy 9-12's ranking?
Iq Academy 9-12 is ranked #1099 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iq Academy 9-12?
The graduation rate of Iq Academy 9-12 is 75-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Iq Academy 9-12?
242 students attend Iq Academy 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Iq Academy 9-12 students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iq Academy 9-12?
Iq Academy 9-12 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iq Academy 9-12 offer ?
Iq Academy 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iq Academy 9-12 part of?
Iq Academy 9-12 is part of Fergus Falls Public School District.
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