Serving 238 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Seeds High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Seeds High School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prairie Seeds High School Academy's student population of 238 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Seeds High School 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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy is 0.27, 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
#1683 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
85%
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy's ranking?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy is ranked #1683 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
The graduation rate of Prairie Seeds High School Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
238 students attend Prairie Seeds High School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Prairie Seeds High School Academy students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Seeds High School Academy offer ?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prairie Seeds High School Academy part of?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy is part of Prairie Seeds Academy School District.
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