- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shoreview, MN
Reach Academy
Federal NCES profile for Reach Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272295004787
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reach Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Shoreview · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Reach Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reach Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shoreview, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295004787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Reach Academy grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 272295004787 · Shoreview, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 3.1:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Reach Academy grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Reach Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- Irondale Senio
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- Highview Middl
Highview Middle School
823 students
- This school 22
Reach Academy
22 students
What this shows Reach Academy reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reach Academy compares
Reach 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 80% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 75% | 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
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% 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
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.7%
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
$14,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Reach Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reach Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reach Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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)
Frequently asked questions about Reach Academy
How many students attend Reach Academy?
Reach Academy has 22 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Shoreview, MN. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reach Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Reach Academy is 3.1:1, which is 80% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 80% 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 Reach Academy?
75.0% of students at Reach Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reach Academy?
The largest demographic group at Reach Academy is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Shoreview, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reach Academy?
Reach Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Reach Academy rank among schools in Shoreview?
By Resource Investment Index, Reach Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shoreview, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shoreview on the city page.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Reach Academy, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.