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Minnesota Transitions Charter School District

2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406-1529
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Minnesota Transitions Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,943 students in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
4,943 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Minnesota Transitions Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has increased from 51% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#405 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
46%
41%
51%
28%
41%
66%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
61%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,748 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,394
$17,866
Spending / Student
$12,748
$18,593

Best Minnesota Transitions Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Energy Lane, Ste 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Gr: K-6 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Energy Lane Suite 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(800) 382-6010
Gr: 7-12 | 3,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Mts Pease Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 13th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Banaadir Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Gr: 5-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Minnesota Virtual Schools
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 County Road B West Suite
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 746-7977
Gr: 6-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Banaadir Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Banaadir Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2526 27th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9140
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,943 students.
What is the rank of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District is ranked #429 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
61% of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnesota Transitions Charter School District?
Minnesota Transitions Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Minnesota Transitions Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,748 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,943 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 66% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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