Serving 446 students in grades 6-12, Minnesota Virtual Schools 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnesota Virtual Schools's student population of 446 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnesota Virtual Schools 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 Virtual Schools is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1702 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 Virtual Schools's ranking?
Minnesota Virtual Schools is ranked #1702 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota Virtual Schools?
The graduation rate of Minnesota Virtual Schools is 25-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota Virtual Schools?
446 students attend Minnesota Virtual Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Minnesota Virtual Schools students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnesota Virtual Schools?
Minnesota Virtual Schools has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnesota Virtual Schools offer ?
Minnesota Virtual Schools offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota Virtual Schools part of?
Minnesota Virtual Schools is part of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Minnesota Virtual Schools located?
Minnesota Virtual Schools is located in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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