Metro Schools Charter

The Metro Schools Charter district in Minnesota operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. While the elementary and middle schools are performing relatively well, the high school, Metro College Prep, is struggling academically with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.

SET Academy Elementary and SET Academy Middle are the standout schools in the district, outperforming the district and state averages in key academic areas like math and reading proficiency. SET Academy Elementary, in particular, ranks 433 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools and earns a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including a strikingly homogeneous student population (over 98% African American across all three schools) and very high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 96% in all three schools). These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the academic struggles observed, particularly at the high school level. Continued efforts to address these disparities and support student success will be crucial for the Metro Schools Charter district moving forward.