Superior Academy serves 20 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Superior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Superior Academy's student population of 20 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Superior Academy is 0.18, 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 the graduation rate of Superior Academy?
The graduation rate of Superior Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Superior Academy?
20 students attend Superior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Superior Academy students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superior Academy?
Superior Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Superior Academy offer ?
Superior Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Superior Academy part of?
Superior Academy is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Superior Academy located?
Superior Academy is located in the Duluth Heights neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Duluth Heights.
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