How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Metro Heights Academy | Pankalo Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FRIDLEY, MN | LAKE ELMO, MN |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 198 | 88 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 4.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.3% | 51.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Metro Heights Academy | Pankalo Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $79,670 | $79,670 |
| District | NORTHEAST METRO 916 | NORTHEAST METRO 916 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Metro Heights Academy | Pankalo Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.2% | 42.0% |
| African American | 39.4% | 36.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.6% | 10.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Metro Heights Academy | Pankalo Education Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 79.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.