Serving 48 students in grades 9-12, Voa Opportunity 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 <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
50%
12%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)11-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Voa Opportunity High School?
The graduation rate of Voa Opportunity High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Voa Opportunity High School?
48 students attend Voa Opportunity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Voa Opportunity High School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voa Opportunity High School?
Voa Opportunity High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Voa Opportunity High School offer ?
Voa Opportunity High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Voa Opportunity High School part of?
Voa Opportunity High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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