- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Mts Pease Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mts Pease Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270011703336Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mts Pease Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mts Pease Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mts Pease Academy ranks #9 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011703336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mts Pease Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270011703336 · Minneapolis, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
22 enr · 11:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students)
Mts Pease Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mts Pease Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Conn
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
3,536 students
- Minnesota Conn 1,017
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
1,017 students
- Minnesota Virt 561
Minnesota Virtual Schools
561 students
- Mts High Schoo 158
Mts High School
158 students
- Banaadir Eleme 149
Banaadir Elementary
149 students
- This school 22
Mts Pease Academy
22 students
What this shows Mts Pease Academy reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mts Pease Academy compares
Mts Pease Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$12,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 22 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Mts Pease Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mts Pease Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mts High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mts Pease Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mts Pease Academy
How many students attend Mts Pease Academy?
Mts Pease Academy has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mts Pease Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mts Pease Academy is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mts Pease Academy?
50.0% of students at Mts Pease Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mts Pease Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mts Pease Academy is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mts Pease Academy?
Mts Pease Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mts Pease Academy rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mts Pease Academy ranks #9 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 Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch?
Besides Mts Pease Academy, Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students), Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 (1,017 students), and Minnesota Virtual Schools (561 students). See the Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch district page for the complete list.