Metro 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (12-13)
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(12-13)2%
8%
Black
(12-13)83%
9%
White
(12-13)9%
72%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)6%
3%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
85%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Metro Technical Academy School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Metro Technical Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Metro Technical Academy?
65 students attend Metro Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Metro Technical Academy students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Metro Technical Academy offer ?
Metro Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metro Technical Academy part of?
Metro Technical Academy is part of Metro Technical Academy School District.
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