Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, 916 Mahtomedi 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 higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (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
916 Mahtomedi Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
916 Mahtomedi Academy's student population of 58 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of 916 Mahtomedi Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
26%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 916 Mahtomedi Academy?
The graduation rate of 916 Mahtomedi Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 916 Mahtomedi Academy?
58 students attend 916 Mahtomedi Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of 916 Mahtomedi Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 916 Mahtomedi Academy?
916 Mahtomedi Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 916 Mahtomedi Academy offer ?
916 Mahtomedi Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 916 Mahtomedi Academy part of?
916 Mahtomedi Academy is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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