Lionsgate Academy is a Minnesota public charter school which serves grades from 7 up to 12. Established in 2008, Lionsgate Academy is open to students of all abilities: however, their program is inclusively designed to meet the unique needs of students on the autism spectrum. The school has multiple locations.
Serving 149 students in grades 7-12, Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1408 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka's ranking?
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka is ranked #1408 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka?
The graduation rate of Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka?
149 students attend Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka?
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka offer ?
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka part of?
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka is part of Lionsgate Academy School District.
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