Minneapolis College Preparatory (Closed 2023)

2131 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Minneapolis College Preparatory 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(15-16)
<50%
60%
(15-16)
40-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
5%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)
29%
9%
Black
(15-16)
66%
10%
White
(15-16)
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
(15-16)
60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Minneapolis College Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minneapolis College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Minneapolis College Preparatory is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Minneapolis College Preparatory?
112 students attend Minneapolis College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Minneapolis College Preparatory students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minneapolis College Preparatory?
Minneapolis College Preparatory has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minneapolis College Preparatory offer ?
Minneapolis College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minneapolis College Preparatory part of?
Minneapolis College Preparatory is part of Minneapolis College Preparatory School District.

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