Serving 130 students in grades 7-12, Quora Secondary School 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 11-19% (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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quora Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Quora Secondary School's student population of 130 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quora Secondary School 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 Quora Secondary School is 0.63, 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
#1810 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
23%
12%
White
55%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quora Secondary School's ranking?
Quora Secondary School is ranked #1810 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quora Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Quora Secondary School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Quora Secondary School?
130 students attend Quora Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Quora Secondary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quora Secondary School?
Quora Secondary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quora Secondary School offer ?
Quora Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Quora Secondary School part of?
Quora Secondary School is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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