SciTech Academy Charter School

RICHFIELD, Minnesota — 2 schools

235
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,152
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SciTech Academy Charter School operates 2 public schools serving 235 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 398 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 $20,152 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 0.8% local, 76.4% state, and 22.8% 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 — 65/100, ranked #103 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 199:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.0% African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% White across the district's schools.

Scitech Academy Charter School accounts for 85.9% of all SciTech Academy Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means SciTech Academy Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

SciTech Academy Charter School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 89.7% 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

SciTech Academy Charter School student-counselor ratio is 199:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

SciTech Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 21.1% — 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 SciTech Academy Charter School is typically wider than the SciTech Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

22.8%
Federal
76.4%
State
0.8%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
103 / 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 2 schools in SciTech Academy Charter School.

African American 98.0%
Asian 1.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

199:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in SciTech Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter
342
Scitech Academy Middle
Charter
56

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SciTech Academy Charter School?

SciTech Academy Charter School has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 235 students.

How much does SciTech Academy Charter School spend per student?

SciTech Academy Charter School spends $20,152 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #103 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near SciTech Academy Charter School?

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 SciTech Academy Charter School?

SciTech Academy Charter School students are 98.0% African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SciTech Academy Charter School?

SciTech Academy Charter School has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #103 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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