Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Venture 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venture Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Venture Academy High School's student population of 223 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Venture Academy High School 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 Venture Academy High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1752 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
64%
11%
Black
22%
12%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venture Academy High School's ranking?
Venture Academy High School is ranked #1752 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Venture Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Venture Academy High School?
223 students attend Venture Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Venture Academy High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venture Academy High School?
Venture Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Venture Academy High School offer ?
Venture Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venture Academy High School part of?
Venture Academy High School is part of Venture Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Venture Academy High School located?
Venture Academy High School is located in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Prospect Park.
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