Serving 9 students in grades 7-12, West Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
West Academy's student population of 9 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
9 students
![This chart display total students of West Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of West Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-bcLjSih.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
![This chart display the total teachers of West Academy by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of West Academy by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-jpAPZG.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of West Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
61%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-lgtzmn.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-Baxwew.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in West Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in West Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-b2FnPaS.png)
Asian
n/a
7%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in West Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in West Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-G87dHT.png)
Hispanic
22%
10%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-MgGLs5.png)
Black
11%
12%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in West Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in West Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-MgGLsT.png)
White
67%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Academy. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Academy.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-7sWnGR.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-3B5fqm.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of West Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of West Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-byXMGEw.png)
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
![This chart display graduation rate of West Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display graduation rate of West Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/144000/143523/west-academy-chart-G87dGN.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
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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 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Academy?
The graduation rate of West Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Academy?
9 students attend West Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does West Academy offer ?
West Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Academy part of?
West Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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