Serving 10 students in grades 4-12, Options ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Options's ranking?
Options is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options?
The graduation rate of Options is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Options?
10 students attend Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Options students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Options?
Options has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Options offer ?
Options offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Options part of?
Options is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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