Arcadia Charter School is a project-based 6–12th grade charter school located in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. The school has previously been known as South-Eastern Minnesota School of Arts and Technology prior to 2003, and Northfield School of Arts and Technology from 2003 to 2012.
Serving 100 students in grades 6-12, Arcadia Charter School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcadia Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Arcadia Charter School's student population of 100 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Arcadia Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia Charter School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcadia Charter School's ranking?
Arcadia Charter School is ranked #562 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Arcadia Charter School often compared to?
Arcadia Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia Charter School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Arcadia Charter School?
100 students attend Arcadia Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Arcadia Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia Charter School?
Arcadia Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arcadia Charter School offer ?
Arcadia Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arcadia Charter School part of?
Arcadia Charter School is part of Arcadia Charter School District.
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