Serving 47 students in grades 7-12, Urban League Academy High 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
81%
12%
White
9%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban League Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Urban League Academy High School is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Urban League Academy High School?
47 students attend Urban League Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Urban League Academy High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban League Academy High School?
Urban League Academy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urban League Academy High School offer ?
Urban League Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Urban League Academy High School part of?
Urban League Academy High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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