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Lakeville Online Academy-high vs. Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12

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School Overview

School
Lakeville Online Academy-high
17630 Juniper Path Suite A
Lakeville, MN 55044
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
1350 Energy Lane Suite 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lakeville Online Academy-high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Lakeville Online Academy-high ranks in the top 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,021 students in grades 7-12, Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 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 13% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
121 students
3,021 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeville Online Academy-high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeville Online Academy-high.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeville Online Academy-high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
35:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeville Online Academy-high with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakeville Area Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#835 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#1386 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeville Online Academy-high, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeville Online Academy-high who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakeville Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeville Online Academy-high who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakeville Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeville Online Academy-high who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lakeville Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
75%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lakeville Online Academy-high with the average graduation rate observed in the Lakeville Area Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakeville Online Academy-high by grade.
This chart displays the students of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
287
Grade 8 Students
-
404
Grade 9 Students
21
406
Grade 10 Students
23
508
Grade 11 Students
40
655
Grade 12 Students
37
761

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakeville Online Academy-high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lakeville Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeville Online Academy-high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakeville Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeville Online Academy-high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakeville Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeville Online Academy-high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakeville Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeville Online Academy-high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakeville Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeville Online Academy-high, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakeville Area Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeville Online Academy-high, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakeville Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeville Online Academy-high, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakeville Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeville Online Academy-high, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakeville Area Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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