Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Heights School Inc. 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Heights School Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Heights School Inc.'s student population of 111 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Heights School Inc. 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 New Heights School Inc. is 0.39, 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
#1706 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Heights School Inc.'s ranking?
New Heights School Inc. is ranked #1706 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are New Heights School Inc. often compared to?
New Heights School Inc.is often viewed alongside schools like St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr., St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Heights School Inc.?
The graduation rate of New Heights School Inc. is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Heights School Inc.?
111 students attend New Heights School Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Heights School Inc. students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Heights School Inc.?
New Heights School Inc. has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Heights School Inc. offer ?
New Heights School Inc. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Heights School Inc. part of?
New Heights School Inc. is part of New Heights School Inc. School District.
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