Serving 44 students in grades 7-12, North Education Center Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Education Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Education Center Academy's student population of 44 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Education Center Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
57%
12%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Education Center Academy?
The graduation rate of North Education Center Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Education Center Academy?
44 students attend North Education Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of North Education Center Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Education Center Academy?
North Education Center Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Education Center Academy offer ?
North Education Center Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Education Center Academy part of?
North Education Center Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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