Rochester Phoenix Academy

334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rochester Phoenix Academy 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Rochester Phoenix Academy's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
67 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Rochester Phoenix Academy 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 Rochester Phoenix Academy is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rochester Phoenix Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rochester Phoenix Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rochester Phoenix Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
2%
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
11%
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Black
22%
12%
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White
48%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Rochester Phoenix Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rochester Phoenix Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rochester Phoenix Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rochester Phoenix Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rochester Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Rochester Phoenix Academy is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rochester Phoenix Academy often compared to?
Rochester Phoenix Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice, Sunset Terrace Elementary School, John Marshall Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 Rochester Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Rochester Phoenix Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester Phoenix Academy?
67 students attend Rochester Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rochester Phoenix Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Phoenix Academy?
Rochester Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Phoenix Academy offer ?
Rochester Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Rochester Phoenix Academy part of?
Rochester Phoenix Academy is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Rochester Phoenix Academy located?
Rochester Phoenix Academy is located in the Meadow Park neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadow Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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