Serving 338 students in grades 7-12, Pact Charter Secondary 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pact Charter Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pact Charter Secondary's student population of 338 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pact Charter Secondary 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 Pact Charter Secondary is 0.26, 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
#582 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Pact Charter Secondary's ranking?
Pact Charter Secondary is ranked #582 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pact Charter Secondary often compared to?
Pact Charter Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Davinci Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pact Charter Secondary?
The graduation rate of Pact Charter Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pact Charter Secondary?
338 students attend Pact Charter Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pact Charter Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pact Charter Secondary?
Pact Charter Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pact Charter Secondary offer ?
Pact Charter Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pact Charter Secondary part of?
Pact Charter Secondary is part of Pact Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
Love the school and always have. The staff are great and really care about the students. Small class sizes and high parent involvement are the key.
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