Star Of The North Academy Charter S

1562 Viking Blvd
Cedar, MN 55011
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Star Of The North Academy Charter S 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Star Of The North Academy Charter S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Star Of The North Academy Charter S's student population of 187 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Star Of The North Academy Charter S 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 Star Of The North Academy Charter S is 0.66, 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)
#1418 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Star Of The North Academy Charter S, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Star Of The North Academy Charter S 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.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Star Of The North Academy Charter S 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%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Star Of The North Academy Charter S and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Star Of The North Academy Charter S and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
20%
7%
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Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Star Of The North Academy Charter S and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
12%
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White
31%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Star Of The North Academy Charter S and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Star Of The North Academy Charter S 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
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Star Of The North Academy Charter S 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 Star Of The North Academy Charter S's ranking?
Star Of The North Academy Charter S is ranked #1418 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Star Of The North Academy Charter S often compared to?
Star Of The North Academy Charter Sis often viewed alongside schools like Coon Rapids Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Star Of The North Academy Charter S?
187 students attend Star Of The North Academy Charter S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Star Of The North Academy Charter S students are Black, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Of The North Academy Charter S?
Star Of The North Academy Charter S has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Star Of The North Academy Charter S offer ?
Star Of The North Academy Charter S offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Star Of The North Academy Charter S part of?
Star Of The North Academy Charter S is part of Star Of The North Academy Charter S School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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