Serving 10 students in grades 4-12, Options ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Options's student population of 10 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Options ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Options is 0.67, which is more 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
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options's ranking?
Options is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options?
The graduation rate of Options is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Options?
10 students attend Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Options students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options?
Options has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Options offer ?
Options offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Options part of?
Options is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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