Serving 47 students in grades 10-12, Knights 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower 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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knights Academy's student population of 47 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Knights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knights Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knights Academy's ranking?
Knights Academy is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knights Academy?
The graduation rate of Knights Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Knights Academy?
47 students attend Knights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Knights Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knights Academy?
Knights Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knights Academy offer ?
Knights Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knights Academy part of?
Knights Academy is part of St. Michael-Albertville Schools.
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