LIONSGATE ACADEMY

MINNETONKA, Minnesota — 4 schools

399
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$63,853
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LIONSGATE ACADEMY operates 4 public schools serving 399 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 412 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hennepin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $63,853 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.3% local, 95.9% state, and 2.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 97/100, ranked #2 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 52.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.2% White, 15.7% African American, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview accounts for 45.9% of all LIONSGATE ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LIONSGATE ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

LIONSGATE ACADEMY school enrollment varies 8.6× across entities

LIONSGATE ACADEMY school enrollment ranges from 22 students (lowest) to 189 students (highest), a spread of 167 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

LIONSGATE ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 52.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.8%
Federal
95.9%
State
1.3%
Local

Funding Equity

97
Equity Score
2 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hennepin County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in LIONSGATE ACADEMY.

White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 15.7%
Asian 3.8%
Multiracial 13.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

52.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in LIONSGATE ACADEMY

School Enrollment
Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview
Charter
189
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka
Charter
150
Lionsgate Academy Aim
Charter
51
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program
Charter
22

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LIONSGATE ACADEMY?

LIONSGATE ACADEMY has 4 schools, including 3 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 399 students.

How much does LIONSGATE ACADEMY spend per student?

LIONSGATE ACADEMY spends $63,853 per student. The district has an equity score of 97/100, ranking #2 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near LIONSGATE ACADEMY?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hennepin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of LIONSGATE ACADEMY?

LIONSGATE ACADEMY students are 61.2% White, 15.7% African American, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LIONSGATE ACADEMY?

LIONSGATE ACADEMY has an equity score of 97/100, ranking #2 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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