- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center
Federal NCES profile for Minneapolis Academy & Career Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124005036
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #22 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minneapolis Academy & Career Center ranks #22 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124005036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 272124005036 · Minneapolis, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 19:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 76
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center
76 students
What this shows Minneapolis Academy & Career Center reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minneapolis Academy & Career Center compares
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
White 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Minneapolis Academy & Career Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minneapolis Academy & Career Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minneapolis Academy & Career Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Minneapolis Academy & Career Center
How many students attend Minneapolis Academy & Career Center?
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minneapolis Academy & Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Minneapolis Academy & Career Center is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minneapolis Academy & Career Center?
74.2% of students at Minneapolis Academy & Career Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minneapolis Academy & Career Center?
The largest demographic group at Minneapolis Academy & Career Center is African American at 69.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minneapolis Academy & Career Center?
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minneapolis Academy & Career Center rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Minneapolis Academy & Career Center ranks #22 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Minneapolis Academy & Career Center, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.