METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — 3 schools

926
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,094
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER operates 3 public schools serving 926 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,198 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 $15,094 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 0.3% local, 87.6% state, and 12.1% 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 — 48/100, ranked #226 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 329:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.6% African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Metro College Prep accounts for 48.8% of all METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER school enrollment ranges from 150 students (lowest) to 585 students (highest), a spread of 435 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 97.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER is typically wider than the METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER chronic absenteeism rate is 15.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER is typically wider than the METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
87.6%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
226 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or 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 3 schools in METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER.

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 97.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

329:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER

School Enrollment
Metro College Prep
Charter
585
Set Academy Elementary
Charter
463
Set Academy Middle
Charter
150

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER?

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER has 3 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 926 students.

How much does METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER spend per student?

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER spends $15,094 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #226 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER?

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 METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER?

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER students are 97.6% African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% White, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER?

METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #226 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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