How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Great River School | Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 411 | 3,536 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 41.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.1% | 55.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Great River School | Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,933 | $12,992 |
| District | Great River School | Minnesota Transitions Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Great River School | Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 68.6% |
| African American | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Great River School | Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 367:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.6% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.