DREAM Technical Academy

Summary:

DREAM Technical Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Willmar, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school is part of the Technical Academies of Minnesota district, which is ranked 410 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

DREAM Technical Academy stands out from the nearby schools, such as A.C.G.C. Secondary, Kerkhoven Secondary, and New London-Spicer Senior, in several key ways. The school has a significantly more diverse student population, with 46.32% Hispanic and 2.11% Native American students, compared to the nearby schools, which have much higher percentages of White students (80-92%). However, this diversity does not translate into academic success, as DREAM Technical Academy consistently underperforms the state and nearby school districts on standardized test scores, with 0% proficiency in Math and only 21.43% proficiency in Reading.

DREAM Technical Academy also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 50% to 83.3% over the past few years, and high dropout rates, ranging from 4.5% to 15%, compared to the nearby schools, which had graduation rates around 92-95% and dropout rates around 2-4%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.86% to 76.84%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school has also seen a significant increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 12.1 in 2020-2021 to 34.4 in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the nearby schools (14.5-17.6). These challenges suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to address the academic and other performance issues at DREAM Technical Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 1705 16th Street NE
       Willmar, MN  56201-8888


(320) 262-5640

District: Technical Academies Of Minnesota

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,642 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  34.4 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
Hispanic:
46.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details DREAM Technical Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details DREAM Technical Academy ranks worse than 86.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of DREAM Technical Academy 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: White (47.4%), Hispanic (46.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DREAM Technical Academy is 34.4. (See more...)
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Compare DREAM Technical Academy employs 2.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DREAM Technical Academy is $18,642.
Schooldigger Rankings:

DREAM Technical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks DREAM Technical Academy 415th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See DREAM Technical Academy in the ranking list.)

Technical Academies Of Minnesota:

SchoolDigger ranks Technical Academies Of Minnesota 410th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for DREAM Technical Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 14.75 447th 516 13.4%
2016 3.86 480th 508 5.5%
2017 4.47 494th 523 5.5%
2018 1.47 512th 518 1.2%
2019 3.77 517th 533 3.0%
2023 8.60 496th 529 6.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for DREAM Technical Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at DREAM Technical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 10.55 430th 504 14.7%
2016 14.06 401st 489 18.0%
2017 7.27 429th 489 12.3%
2018 17.53 395th 494 20.0%
2019 4.77 472nd 492 4.1%
2021 8.71 391st 428 8.6%
2022 13.74 409th 472 13.3%
2024 14.88 415th 480 13.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at DREAM Technical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.69 384th 414 7.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for DREAM Technical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 86 6 0 38 0 0 3 0 133
2016 64 2 0 28 1 0 5 0 100
2017 52 4 0 18 1 0 5 0 80
2018 47 0 0 27 1 0 7 0 82
2019 39 0 0 14 0 0 4 0 57
2020 38 0 0 18 0 0 7 0 63
2021 46 1 0 21 0 0 5 0 73
2022 34 2 0 35 0 0 1 0 72
2023 45 0 0 44 2 0 4 0 95

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 DREAM Technical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 133 7.0 19.0 50.4
2016 100 6.0 16.6 55
2017 80 5.0 15.9 50
2018 82 7.0 11.6 62.2
2019 57 6.0 9.4 50.9
2020 63 2.4 25.4 63.5
2021 73 6.0 12.1 69.9
2022 72 3.4 20.7 73.6
2023 95 2.7 34.4 76.8

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 DREAM Technical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 133 7.0 19.0 50.4
2016 100 6.0 16.6 55
2017 80 5.0 15.9 50
2018 82 7.0 11.6 62.2
2019 57 6.0 9.4 50.9
2020 63 2.4 25.4 63.5
2021 73 6.0 12.1 69.9
2022 72 3.4 20.7 73.6
2023 95 2.7 34.4 76.8

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 DREAM Technical Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,642

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

Impact of COVID-19 on DREAM Technical Academy

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 517th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 496th of 529 Middle schools
 3.2%
Ranks 472nd of 492 High schoolsRanks 409th of 472 High schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Math (DREAM Technical Academy)00
   8th Grade Math (Technical Academies Of Minnesota)00
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (DREAM Technical Academy)30.825
 5.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Technical Academies Of Minnesota)27.823.8
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (DREAM Technical Academy)00
   8th Grade Science (Technical Academies Of Minnesota)05.9
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (DREAM Technical Academy)18.245.5
 27.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Technical Academies Of Minnesota)22.240.9
 18.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (DREAM Technical Academy)06.3
 6.3%
   11th Grade Math (Technical Academies Of Minnesota)010
 10%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5795
 66.7%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic1444
 214.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3945
 15.4%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%76.8%
 26%


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Frequently Asked Questions about DREAM Technical Academy

DREAM Technical Academy ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Minnesota high schools.

Students at DREAM Technical Academy are 47% White, 46% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended DREAM Technical Academy.


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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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