Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Minnewaska Area Win 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaska Area Win Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Minnewaska Area Win Academy's student population of 42 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnewaska Area Win Academy 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 Minnewaska Area Win Academy is 0.41, 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
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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 Minnewaska Area Win Academy's ranking?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy is ranked #1572 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
The graduation rate of Minnewaska Area Win Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
42 students attend Minnewaska Area Win Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Minnewaska Area Win Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaska Area Win Academy?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Win Academy offer ?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Minnewaska Area Win Academy part of?
Minnewaska Area Win Academy is part of Minnewaska School District.
School Reviews
5 1/28/2012
this school changed our sons life. He has asbergers and found it difficult to follow public school way of teaching. At Minnewaska day treatment his grades went up to A's. He said, "They know how to teach me mom".
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