Prairie Seeds High School Academy

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Prairie Seeds High School Academy ranks 331 st of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prairie Seeds High School Academy is a diverse public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. With a majority Asian student population (over 80%) and significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students, the school has a unique demographic profile compared to the state and nearby schools.

Academically, Prairie Seeds High School Academy has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently sitting at 331st out of Minnesota high schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 11th-grade math proficiency rate was 24.56% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 81.2% to 93.7% in recent years, which are higher than the nearby North Education Center Academy but still lower than the state average.

One notable finding is the high percentage of students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.43% to 74.09% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the state average and suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's academic performance and other outcomes. Compared to the nearby Robbinsdale Transition Center, Prairie Seeds High School Academy generally performs better in terms of graduation rates and academic proficiency, but still lags behind the state averages in these areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6200 W Broadway Ave
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-8888

(763) 450-1388

District: Prairie Seeds Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,974

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

84.5%

Hispanic:

9.7%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Seeds High School Academy ranks worse than 69% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy 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: Asian (84.5%), Hispanic (9.7%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds High School Academy is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Prairie Seeds High School Academy employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Seeds High School Academy is $16,974.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Seeds High School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Seeds High School Academy 331^st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Prairie Seeds High School Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Prairie Seeds Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Seeds Academy 390^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Seeds High School Academy

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	19.13	394^th	489	19.4%
2018	13.69	407^th	494	17.6%
2019	14.09	412^th	492	16.3%
2021	7.84	393^rd	428	8.2%
2022	13.61	411^th	472	12.9%
2023	44.37	280^th	476	41.2%
2024	35.83	331^st	480	31.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.92	17^th	78	78.2%
2019	64.12	18^th	85	78.8%
2022	26.00	75^th	87	13.8%
2023	43.67	39^th	90	56.7%
2024	73.85	13^th	102	87.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	22.17	305^th	374	18.4%
2019	16.10	322^nd	370	13.0%
2021	23.03	230^th	270	14.8%
2022	28.19	237^th	312	24.0%
2023	36.80	264^th	393	32.8%
2024	52.06	195^th	389	49.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	8.51	356^th	395	9.9%
2019	9.62	368^th	401	8.2%
2022	6.10	371^st	388	4.4%
2023	40.68	259^th	396	34.6%
2024	39.22	266^th	403	34.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	9.95	361^st	398	9.3%
2019	8.45	379^th	411	7.8%
2021	7.10	336^th	351	4.3%
2022	14.99	360^th	403	10.7%
2023	38.01	269^th	398	32.4%
2024	22.59	334^th	405	17.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	11.11	69^th	76	9.2%
2019	9.70	71^st	78	9.0%
2021	8.72	46^th	49	6.1%
2022	9.32	63^rd	68	7.4%
2023	33.99	47^th	71	33.8%
2024	27.10	54^th	78	30.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.39	92^nd	106	13.2%

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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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	4	56	156	51	0	0	267
2016	1	63	136	39	0	4	243
2017	2	67	140	34	0	3	246
2018	1	60	129	32	0	3	225
2019	0	40	130	27	0	3	200
2020	1	33	146	25	0	3	208
2021	1	24	157	28	0	0	210
2022	1	13	179	25	1	1	220
2023	1	11	201	23	1	1	238

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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	267	13.0	20.5	74.5
2016	243	11.0	22.0	84.4
2017	246	11.2	21.9	86.2
2018	225	13.0	17.3	76
2019	200	13.0	15.3	64.5
2020	208	15.6	13.3	53.8
2021	210	13.9	15.0	71.4
2022	220	12.9	16.9	74.1
2023	238	12.7	18.7	73.5

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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	267	13.0	20.5	74.5
2016	243	11.0	22.0	84.4
2017	246	11.2	21.9	86.2
2018	225	13.0	17.3	76
2019	200	13.0	15.3	64.5
2020	208	15.6	13.3	53.8
2021	210	13.9	15.0	71.4
2022	220	12.9	16.9	74.1
2023	238	12.7	18.7	73.5

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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,974

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Seeds High School Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 412^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 280^th of 476 High schools	24.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds High School Academy)	39.3	40	0.7%
10th Grade Reading (Prairie Seeds Academy)	39.3	40	0.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds High School Academy)	6.5	34.3	27.8%
11th Grade Math (Prairie Seeds Academy)	6.5	34.3	27.8%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Prairie Seeds High School Academy)	11.9	25.9	14%
End of Course Science (Prairie Seeds Academy)	11.9	25.9	14%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	238	19%
African American	40	11	72.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	130	201	54.6%
Hispanic	27	23	14.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	1
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.5%	73.5%	9%

Schools Near Prairie Seeds High School Academy

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - Is	Public	9-12	6200 W Broadway Ave	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 450-1388	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Prairie Seeds High School Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6200 W Broadway Ave	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Prairie Seeds Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 450-1388	238	13	18.7	73.5%	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.6%)	23 (9.7%)	201 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	35.8	331^st of 480 public high schools	31.0%	44.4	280^th of 476 public high schools	41.2%	51	24.6	24.6	39.3	39.3	26.7	26.7	$16,974
Robbinsdale Transition Center	Public	12	305 Willow Bend	Crystal	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8082	64	4	18.1	73.4%	27 (42.2%)	24 (37.5%)	6 (9.4%)	3 (4.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)							(n/a)							$5,716
Adult Academics	Public	9-12	305 Willow Bend	Crystal	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8301	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$59,331
Alternative Learning Center - Neca - Ey	Public	7-12	5530 Zealand Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-3108	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
North Education Center Academy	Public	7-12	5530 Zealand Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-3108	40	5	7.5	77.5%	5 (12.5%)	22 (55.0%)	4 (10.0%)	3 (7.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.5%)							(n/a)
NECA Independent Study	Public	7-12	5530 Zealand Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center Independent Study	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	3	0	6.9		0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)							(n/a)							$20,570
Alternative Learning Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$6,841
Osseo Alternative Learning Center Alternative Programs	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$5,782

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Seeds High School Academy

Is Prairie Seeds High School Academy a good school?

Prairie Seeds High School Academy ranks 331^st of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Prairie Seeds High School Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Prairie Seeds High School Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Seeds High School Academy?

Students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy are 84% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American.

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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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - Is	Public	9-12	6200 W Broadway Ave	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 450-1388	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Prairie Seeds High School Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6200 W Broadway Ave	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Prairie Seeds Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 450-1388	238	13	18.7	73.5%	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.6%)	23 (9.7%)	201 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	35.8	331^st of 480 public high schools	31.0%		44.4	280^th of 476 public high schools	41.2%	51	24.6	24.6	39.3	39.3	26.7	26.7	$16,974
Robbinsdale Transition Center	Public	12	305 Willow Bend	Crystal	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8082	64	4	18.1	73.4%	27 (42.2%)	24 (37.5%)	6 (9.4%)	3 (4.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)							$5,716
Adult Academics	Public	9-12	305 Willow Bend	Crystal	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8301	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$59,331
Alternative Learning Center - Neca - Ey	Public	7-12	5530 Zealand Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-3108	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Education Center Academy	Public	7-12	5530 Zealand Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-3108	40	5	7.5	77.5%	5 (12.5%)	22 (55.0%)	4 (10.0%)	3 (7.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.5%)								(n/a)
NECA Independent Study	Public	7-12	5530 Zealand Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center Independent Study	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	3	0	6.9		0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)								(n/a)							$20,570
Alternative Learning Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$6,841
Osseo Alternative Learning Center Alternative Programs	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,782