Pathways serves 110 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathways's student population of 110 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
14%
12%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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
How many students attend Pathways?
110 students attend Pathways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pathways students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways?
Pathways has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pathways offer ?
Pathways offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Pathways part of?
Pathways is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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