Swmetro Online Learning serves 39 students in grades 2-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Online Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Online Learning's student population of 39 students has grown by 1850% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Online Learning is 0.40, 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
3:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Swmetro Online Learning?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Online Learning is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Online Learning?
39 students attend Swmetro Online Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Swmetro Online Learning students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Online Learning?
Swmetro Online Learning has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro Online Learning offer ?
Swmetro Online Learning offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Online Learning part of?
Swmetro Online Learning is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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