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:
470^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,346

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.1%

African American:

22.4%

American Indian:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Venture Academy High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Venture Academy High School ranks worse than 97.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Venture Academy High 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 (64.1%), African American (22.4%), American Indian (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Venture Academy High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Venture Academy High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Venture Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Venture Academy 460^th 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
2015	7.15	472^nd	516	8.5%
2016	4.76	475^th	508	6.5%
2017	5.40	485^th	523	7.3%
2018	5.11	482^nd	518	6.9%
2019	6.51	498^th	533	6.6%
2021	2.88	518^th	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
2021	6.43	397^th	428	7.2%
2022	7.48	441^st	472	6.6%
2023	5.59	458^th	476	3.8%
2024	4.53	470^th	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
2018	20.97	75^th	78	3.8%
2019	40.13	47^th	85	44.7%
2022	50.23	33^rd	87	62.1%
2023	31.43	72^nd	90	20.0%
2024	28.16	82^nd	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
2018	45.93	110^th	195	43.6%
2019	4.54	217^th	220	1.4%
2022	19.83	192^nd	214	10.3%
2023	6.19	213^th	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
2018	15.26	319^th	374	14.7%
2019	12.65	328^th	370	11.4%
2021	13.41	249^th	270	7.8%
2022	14.25	285^th	312	8.7%
2023	8.66	375^th	393	4.6%
2024	6.43	377^th	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
2018	0.93	395^th	395	0.0%
2019	3.92	385^th	401	4.0%
2022	7.48	369^th	388	4.9%
2023	6.00	374^th	396	5.6%
2024	3.52	395^th	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
2018	23.89	339^th	398	14.8%
2019	9.72	376^th	411	8.5%
2022	4.50	390^th	403	3.2%
2023	2.43	395^th	398	0.8%
2024	3.04	400^th	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
2018	13.95	95^th	106	10.4%
2019	31.35	74^th	103	28.2%
2024	16.42	96^th	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
2018	20.54	113^th	129	12.4%
2019	14.61	123^rd	132	6.8%
2022	18.02	120^th	135	11.1%
2023	14.22	126^th	136	7.4%
2024	11.07	140^th	145	3.4%

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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 Venture Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	3	10	21	64	18	0	2	118
2015	9	35	8	108	18	0	7	185
2016	13	50	2	92	20	0	8	185
2017	19	81	0	125	21	0	11	257
2018	22	83	0	160	25	0	11	301
2019	19	72	0	201	23	0	8	323
2020	16	81	0	201	25	0	8	331
2021	9	81	0	190	32	1	9	322
2022	6	58	0	140	17	0	5	226
2023	5	50	0	143	17	0	8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Venture Academy High School

Year	Total 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)	18.2	8	10.2%
10th Grade Reading (Venture Academy)	18.2	8	10.2%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Venture Academy High School)	17	6.3	10.8%
11th Grade Math (Venture Academy)	17	6.3	10.8%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Venture Academy High School)	13	2.4	10.5%
End of Course Science (Venture Academy)	13	2.4	10.5%
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	323	223	31%
African American	72	50	30.6%
American Indian	23	17	26.1%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	201	143	28.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	5	73.7%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.9%	98.7%	1.8%

Schools Near Venture Academy High 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 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
Venture Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	315 27th Ave SE	Minneapolis	55414	Hennepin County	Venture Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 345-9040	223	19	12.0	98.7%	5 (2.2%)	50 (22.4%)	143 (64.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	4.5	470^th of 480 public high schools	2.1%		5.6	458^th of 476 public high schools	3.8%	12	0.0	0.0	16.3	16.3	2.7	2.7	$18,346
Jennings Experiential High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2455 University Ave West	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Jennings Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 649-5403	46	5	9.2	91.3%	6 (13.0%)	14 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$13,875
Mts Pease Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	601 13th Ave SE	Minneapolis	55414	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 378-1377	18	2	8.3	61.1%	14 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)							$24,241
Online High School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 649-5495	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Avalon School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5495	177	16	10.8	32.8%	115 (65.0%)	11 (6.2%)	22 (12.4%)	7 (4.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.2%)	81.4	65^th of 480 public high schools	86.5%		81.8	67^th of 476 public high schools	85.9%	2	36.7	36.7	63.2	63.2	68.8	68.8	$19,443
Minnesota Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Minnesota Online High School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(800) 764-8166	223	17	13.0	30.0%	165 (74.0%)	15 (6.7%)	15 (6.7%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.3%)								(n/a)							$10,799
MN Online High School - I.S.	Public	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hiawatha Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	8-12	3500 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 455-4004	631	27	23.2	91.8%	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.4%)	555 (88.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	13.4	422^nd of 480 public high schools	12.1%		14.2	407^th of 476 public high schools	14.5%	15	15.7	15.7	17.0	17.0	15.3	15.3	$17,531
Takoda Prep	Public	9-12	1845 E Franklin Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 341-3358	40	0		92.5%	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)							$19,603
Takoda Prep Extended	Public	9-12	1845 E Franklin Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 341-3358	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$4,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Venture Academy High School

How many students attend Venture Academy High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Venture Academy High School?

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

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

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