Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, Metro Heights 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Metro Heights Academy's student population of 190 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Motto
Happy and Proud: The 916 Experience.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metro Heights Academy is 0.76, 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)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
26%
12%
Black
33%
12%
White
22%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Metro Heights Academy is 45-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Metro Heights Academy?
190 students attend Metro Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Metro Heights Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metro Heights Academy?
Metro Heights Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metro Heights Academy offer ?
Metro Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metro Heights Academy part of?
Metro Heights Academy is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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