Serving 2,889 students in grades 7-12, Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 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 16% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,889 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12's student population of 2,889 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 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 Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 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
#1428 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
9%
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12's ranking?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is ranked #1428 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 often compared to?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12is often viewed alongside schools like Link12 Lakeville High School, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12?
The graduation rate of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is 73%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12?
2,889 students attend Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 offer ?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 part of?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is part of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 located?
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Como Park.
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