Venture Academy High School

Summary:

Venture Academy High School is a public charter high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 223 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Venture Academy High School faces significant challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota. The school's academic performance is well below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 16.33%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high poverty rate, with 98.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and struggles with high dropout rates and low graduation rates. These challenges are consistent across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Minneapolis area, such as Takoda Prep, Lincoln International High School, and Jennings Experiential High School, also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, but generally outperform Venture Academy High School in academic metrics, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. This suggests that with the right strategies and resources, Venture Academy High School could potentially improve its outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 315 27th Ave SE
       Minneapolis, MN  55414-3234


(612) 345-9040

District: Venture Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
470th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,346 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.1%
African American:
22.4%
American Indian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Venture Academy High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Venture Academy High School ranks worse than 97.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.53. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Venture Academy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.1%), African American (22.4%), American Indian (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Venture Academy High School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Venture Academy High School is $18,346.
Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Venture Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Venture Academy High School 470th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Venture Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:


Venture Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Venture Academy 460th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Venture Academy High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.15 472nd 516 8.5%
2016 4.76 475th 508 6.5%
2017 5.40 485th 523 7.3%
2018 5.11 482nd 518 6.9%
2019 6.51 498th 533 6.6%
2021 2.88 518th 521 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Venture Academy High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.43 397th 428 7.2%
2022 7.48 441st 472 6.6%
2023 5.59 458th 476 3.8%
2024 4.53 470th 480 2.1%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.97 75th 78 3.8%
2019 40.13 47th 85 44.7%
2022 50.23 33rd 87 62.1%
2023 31.43 72nd 90 20.0%
2024 28.16 82nd 102 19.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.93 110th 195 43.6%
2019 4.54 217th 220 1.4%
2022 19.83 192nd 214 10.3%
2023 6.19 213th 216 1.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.26 319th 374 14.7%
2019 12.65 328th 370 11.4%
2021 13.41 249th 270 7.8%
2022 14.25 285th 312 8.7%
2023 8.66 375th 393 4.6%
2024 6.43 377th 389 3.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.93 395th 395 0.0%
2019 3.92 385th 401 4.0%
2022 7.48 369th 388 4.9%
2023 6.00 374th 396 5.6%
2024 3.52 395th 403 2.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.89 339th 398 14.8%
2019 9.72 376th 411 8.5%
2022 4.50 390th 403 3.2%
2023 2.43 395th 398 0.8%
2024 3.04 400th 405 1.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.95 95th 106 10.4%
2019 31.35 74th 103 28.2%
2024 16.42 96th 109 11.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Venture Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.54 113th 129 12.4%
2019 14.61 123rd 132 6.8%
2022 18.02 120th 135 11.1%
2023 14.22 126th 136 7.4%
2024 11.07 140th 145 3.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Venture Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 3 10 21 64 18 0 2 0 118
2015 9 35 8 108 18 0 7 0 185
2016 13 50 2 92 20 0 8 0 185
2017 19 81 0 125 21 0 11 0 257
2018 22 83 0 160 25 0 11 0 301
2019 19 72 0 201 23 0 8 0 323
2020 16 81 0 201 25 0 8 0 331
2021 9 81 0 190 32 1 9 0 322
2022 6 58 0 140 17 0 5 0 226
2023 5 50 0 143 17 0 8 0 223

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 Venture Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 118 7.0 16.8 95.8
2015 185 13.0 14.2 90.3
2016 185 13.0 14.2 91.9
2017 257 18.4 13.9 90.7
2018 301 21.7 13.8 93.7
2019 323 22.9 14.0 96.9
2020 331 26.7 12.3 94
2021 322 27.2 11.8 94.4
2022 226 19.0 11.8 95.6
2023 223 18.5 12.0 98.7

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 Venture Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 118 7.0 16.8 95.8
2015 185 13.0 14.2 90.3
2016 185 13.0 14.2 91.9
2017 257 18.4 13.9 90.7
2018 301 21.7 13.8 93.7
2019 323 22.9 14.0 96.9
2020 331 26.7 12.3 94
2021 322 27.2 11.8 94.4
2022 226 19.0 11.8 95.6
2023 223 18.5 12.0 98.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Venture Academy High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,346

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Venture Academy High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Venture Academy High School)18.28
 10.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Venture Academy)18.28
 10.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Venture Academy High School)176.3
 10.8%
   11th Grade Math (Venture Academy)176.3
 10.8%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Venture Academy High School)132.4
 10.5%
   End of Course Science (Venture Academy)132.4
 10.5%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323223
 31%
African American7250
 30.6%
American Indian2317
 26.1%
Asian00
Hispanic201143
 28.9%
Pacific Islander00
White195
 73.7%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%98.7%
 1.8%


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Students at Venture Academy High School are 64% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

Venture Academy High School ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Minnesota high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Venture Academy High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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