Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Span High School 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 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
80%
12%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤20%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Span High School?
The graduation rate of Span High School is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Span High School?
98 students attend Span High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Span High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Span High School?
Span High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Span High School offer ?
Span High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Span High School part of?
Span High School is part of Minneapolis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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