El Colegio Charter School

Summary:

El Colegio Charter School is a high school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 83, the majority of whom are Hispanic.

Despite its small size, El Colegio Charter School has consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the area. The school has ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, receiving a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger for most of its history. Its four-year graduation rates have ranged from a dismal 17.2% to 58.3% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Washburn High and Roosevelt High. Correspondingly, El Colegio has had high dropout rates, ranging from 2.7% to 23.0% over the same period. Academically, the school has struggled, with proficiency rates on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) well below the state averages in math, reading, and science.

The challenges faced by El Colegio Charter School may be linked to its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 82.42% to 87.21% over the past three years, significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools. This, combined with the predominantly Hispanic student population, suggests that the school may face unique challenges in supporting its students' academic and social-emotional needs. While the data highlights significant room for improvement, identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's challenges could be crucial in helping it better serve its students and improve its overall performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4137 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407-3332

(612) 728-5728

District: El Colegio Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
454^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,480

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.0%

White:

2.4%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details El Colegio Charter School ranks worse than 94.6% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at El Colegio Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94%), African American (2.4%), White (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Colegio Charter School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare El Colegio Charter School employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Colegio Charter School is $16,480.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

El Colegio Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks El Colegio Charter School 454^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See El Colegio Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

El Colegio Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks El Colegio Charter School 444^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for El Colegio Charter School

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Rank History for all students at El Colegio Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	2.53	415^th	433	4.2%
2005	4.26	428^th	452	5.3%
2006	13.34	381^st	450	15.3%
2007	8.58	422^nd	463	8.9%
2008	14.90	386^th	460	16.1%
2010	4.80	512^th	540	5.2%
2011	2.35	542^nd	545	0.6%
2012	0.66	536^th	539	0.6%
2013	1.00	534^th	534	0.0%
2014	4.08	461^st	483	4.6%
2015	2.89	496^th	504	1.6%
2016	3.38	475^th	489	2.9%
2017	8.36	422^nd	489	13.7%
2018	5.23	464^th	494	6.1%
2019	3.45	485^th	492	1.4%
2024	5.78	454^th	480	5.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at El Colegio Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	36.18	47^th	78	39.7%
2019	19.81	78^th	85	8.2%
2024	22.84	92^nd	102	9.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at El Colegio Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.33	349^th	374	6.7%
2019	4.63	363^rd	370	1.9%
2024	6.31	378^th	389	2.8%

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Rank History for Male students at El Colegio Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	3.65	384^th	398	3.5%
2019	2.05	406^th	411	1.2%
2024	2.06	405^th	405	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at El Colegio Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.34	123^rd	129	4.7%
2019	4.42	131^st	132	0.8%
2024	11.79	138^th	145	4.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for El Colegio Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2001	1	1	0	77	1	n/a	n/a	80
2002	16	7	3	53	3	n/a	n/a	82
2003	16	7	3	53	3	n/a	n/a	82
2004	10	25	0	42	7	n/a	n/a	84
2005	9	25	0	53	5	n/a	n/a	92
2006	14	18	0	43	2	n/a	n/a	77
2007	12	23	0	52	3	n/a	n/a	90
2008	9	28	0	57	6	n/a	n/a	100
2009	7	29	0	60	8	n/a	n/a	104
2010	5	13	0	61	11	n/a	n/a	90
2011	3	5	0	57	14	0	0	79
2012	2	5	0	57	5	0	0	69
2013	1	2	0	66	1	0	0	70
2014	1	3	0	72	3	0	0	79
2015	0	0	0	94	2	0	0	96
2016	0	0	0	99	0	0	0	99
2017	0	0	0	82	2	0	0	84
2018	0	0	0	92	0	0	0	92
2019	0	0	1	93	1	0	0	95
2020	0	0	0	84	2	0	0	86
2021	0	0	0	85	1	0	0	86
2022	0	0	0	91	0	0	0	91
2023	2	2	0	78	1	0	0	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at El Colegio Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	80	4.0	20.0	55
2002	82	1.0	82.0	79.3
2003	82	1.0	82.0	79.3
2004	84	6.7	12.5	89.3
2005	92	6.4	14.4	95.7
2006	77	7.7	10.0	63.6
2007	90	5.6	16.1	91.1
2008	100	7.3	13.7	86
2009	104	9.0	11.6	85.6
2010	90	10.3	8.7	88.9
2011	79	6.4	12.3	89.9
2012	69	6.4	10.7	95.7
2013	70	6.4	10.8	91.4
2014	79	7.6	10.3	91.1
2015	96	6.0	16.0	94.8
2016	99	7.0	14.1	89.9
2017	84	6.2	13.4	70.2
2018	92	3.2	28.7	76.1
2019	95	0.2	475.0	80
2020	86	8.4	10.2	89.5
2021	86	7.6	11.2	87.2
2022	91	8.6	10.4	82.4
2023	83	8.6	9.6	85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio El Colegio Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	80	4.0	20.0	55
2002	82	1.0	82.0	79.3
2003	82	1.0	82.0	79.3
2004	84	6.7	12.5	89.3
2005	92	6.4	14.4	95.7
2006	77	7.7	10.0	63.6
2007	90	5.6	16.1	91.1
2008	100	7.3	13.7	86
2009	104	9.0	11.6	85.6
2010	90	10.3	8.7	88.9
2011	79	6.4	12.3	89.9
2012	69	6.4	10.7	95.7
2013	70	6.4	10.8	91.4
2014	79	7.6	10.3	91.1
2015	96	6.0	16.0	94.8
2016	99	7.0	14.1	89.9
2017	84	6.2	13.4	70.2
2018	92	3.2	28.7	76.1
2019	95	0.2	475.0	80
2020	86	8.4	10.2	89.5
2021	86	7.6	11.2	87.2
2022	91	8.6	10.4	82.4
2023	83	8.6	9.6	85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for El Colegio Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,480

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on El Colegio Charter School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (El Colegio Charter School)	8.7	3.5	5.3%
10th Grade Reading (El Colegio Charter School)	8.7	3.5	5.3%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	95	83	12.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	93	78	16.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	85.5%	5.5%

Schools Near El Colegio Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
El Colegio Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	4137 Bloomington Ave	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	El Colegio Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 728-5728	83	9	9.6	85.5%	2 (2.4%)	2 (2.4%)	78 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.8	454^th of 480 public high schools	5.4%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0			5.0	5.0		13.3	13.3	$16,480
Roosevelt High	Public	9-12	4029 28th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4800	1,044	53	19.8	58.7%	432 (41.4%)	216 (20.7%)	311 (29.8%)	18 (1.7%)	28 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (3.5%)	56.2	228^th of 480 public high schools	52.5%		58.6	203^rd of 476 public high schools	57.4%	25			36.0	36.0			45.9	45.9		39.0	39.0	$16,590
Roosevelt High - SWS	Public	9-12	4029 28th Ave South	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1700	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$7,740
Heritage Academy High	Public	9-12	3328 Elliot Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1560	105	9	11.7	96.2%	0 (0.0%)	100 (95.2%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	5.3	461^st of 480 public high schools	4.0%		7.9	438^th of 476 public high schools	8.0%	23			0.0	0.0			20.0	20.0		0.0	0.0	$16,926
South High	Public	9-12	3131 19th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4300	1,466	73	20.0	66.2%	419 (28.6%)	471 (32.1%)	328 (22.4%)	41 (2.8%)	149 (10.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (3.9%)	38.7	318^th of 480 public high schools	33.8%		38.9	317^th of 476 public high schools	33.4%	1			19.5	19.5			52.0	52.0		21.8	21.8	$14,870
Transition Plus Services	Public	12	2015 East Lake St	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4100	226	30	7.6	72.6%	61 (27.0%)	100 (44.2%)	40 (17.7%)	7 (3.1%)	15 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)												$31,911
Mts High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2872 26th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 722-9013	176	16	11.2	91.5%	15 (8.5%)	72 (40.9%)	57 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.9%)	10.4	436^th of 480 public high schools	9.2%		9.1	429^th of 476 public high schools	9.9%	7	11.8	4.2	3.7	5.9	23.5	8.3	26.9	19.4	4.2	12.0	8.2	$30,961
Longfellow Alternative High	Public	7-12	3017 E 31st St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4700	56	7	8.2	100.0%	1 (1.8%)	21 (37.5%)	26 (46.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)								(n/a)												$30,730
Washburn High	Public	9-12	201 W 49th St	Minneapolis	55419	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3400	1,582	58	27.1	37.0%	920 (58.2%)	266 (16.8%)	291 (18.4%)	50 (3.2%)	15 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (2.5%)	68	153^rd of 480 public high schools	68.1%		77.6	89^th of 476 public high schools	81.3%	64			46.7	46.7			51.4	51.4		40.2	40.2	$12,757
Lincoln International High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2520 Minnehaha Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Lincoln International High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 872-8690	115	13	8.9	97.4%	1 (0.9%)	59 (51.3%)	54 (47.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.6	398^th of 480 public high schools	17.1%		32.4	352^nd of 476 public high schools	26.1%	46			23.3	23.3			15.2	15.2		20.0	20.0	$14,321

Frequently Asked Questions about El Colegio Charter School

How many students attend El Colegio Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended El Colegio Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of El Colegio Charter School?

Students at El Colegio Charter School are 94% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is El Colegio Charter School a good school?

El Colegio Charter School ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Minnesota high schools.

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