Gentry Academy High

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Gentry Academy High ranks 338 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Gentry Academy High is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, with a student population of 126. While the school has some strong metrics, such as a 100% four-year graduation rate and low free/reduced lunch rates, it has faced challenges in academic performance and declining rankings compared to nearby schools.

Gentry Academy High stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (95.24%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have much more diverse student populations. However, the school's proficiency rates in Math (12.5%) and Science (17.39%) are well below the state averages, though its Reading proficiency rate (51.72%) is slightly above the state average. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 226 out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 338 out of 480 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 1 star.

While Gentry Academy High has impressive graduation and dropout rates, it generally underperforms compared to the nearby public schools, such as Afsa High School, 916 Mahtomedi Academy, and White Bear South Campus Senior, in terms of academic proficiency and statewide rankings. This raises questions about the school's ability to provide a well-rounded education to its students, and further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1420 County Road E East
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110-8888

(651) 604-8300

District: Gentry Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
338^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Asian:

2.4%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gentry Academy High ranks worse than 70.4% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gentry Academy High 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gentry Academy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gentry Academy High 338^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Gentry Academy High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Gentry Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gentry Academy Charter School 208^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gentry Academy High

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Rank History for all students at Gentry Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.72	226^th	476	52.5%
2024	34.59	338^th	480	29.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Gentry Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.42	132^nd	396	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Gentry Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.39	184^th	398	53.8%
2024	32.95	289^th	405	28.6%

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Rank History for White students at Gentry Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.78	258^th	398	35.2%
2024	20.98	346^th	402	13.9%

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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 Gentry Academy High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	97	1	4	2	0	0	0	0	104
2023	120	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	126

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

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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 Gentry Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	104	3.0	34.6	2.9
2023	126	7.0	18.0	4.8

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 Gentry Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	104	3.0	34.6	2.9
2023	126	7.0	18.0	4.8

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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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
Gentry Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	1420 County Road E East	Vadnais Heights	55110	Ramsey County	Gentry Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 604-8300	126	7	18.0	4.8%	120 (95.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	34.6	338^th of 480 public high schools	29.6%		54.7	226^th of 476 public high schools	52.5%	112			12.5	12.5			51.7	51.7		17.4	17.4
WELS North	Public	10-12	3500 Willow Lake Boulevard	Vadnais Heights	55110	Ramsey County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5402	27	4	6.0	63.0%	12 (44.4%)	4 (14.8%)	3 (11.1%)	2 (7.4%)	1 (3.7%)	1 (3.7%)	4 (14.8%)								(n/a)
South Campus Education Center	Public	5-12	3551 N McKnight Rd	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5331	60	15	3.8	51.7%	31 (51.7%)	16 (26.7%)	6 (10.0%)	6 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)
White Bear South Campus Senior	Public	11-12	3551 McKnight Rd	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 773-6200	1,111	58	19.3	25.7%	815 (73.4%)	72 (6.5%)	88 (7.9%)	83 (7.5%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.1%)								(n/a)			31.7	31.7								$16,929
Area Learning Center Summer	Public	8-12	2449 Orchard Ln	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 773-6400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$2,525
White Bear Area Learning Center	Public	10-12	2449 Orchard Ln	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 773-6400	145	11	13.2	58.6%	83 (57.2%)	14 (9.7%)	25 (17.2%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (13.8%)	4.7	469^th of 480 public high schools	2.3%		7.8	439^th of 476 public high schools	7.8%	30			0.0	0.0			9.5	9.5				$18,768
Project Return	Public	6-12	2540 East County Road F	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5359	2	1	2.0		0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)								(n/a)
Afsa High School	Public, Charter	7-12	100 Vadnais Blvd	Vadnais Heights	55127	Ramsey County	Afsa High School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 209-3910	175	17	10.5	54.3%	98 (56.0%)	27 (15.4%)	29 (16.6%)	11 (6.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	24.5	376^th of 480 public high schools	21.7%		38.2	323^rd of 476 public high schools	32.1%	53	22.2	14.3	22.0	19.1	22.2	50.0	32.6	36.5	30.0	18.9	23.7	$16,622
916 Mahtomedi Academy	Public	9-12	2735 County Rd D East	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5364	71	7	10.5	71.8%	27 (38.0%)	13 (18.3%)	21 (29.6%)	3 (4.2%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	3300 Century Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5610	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gentry Academy High

What is the racial makeup of Gentry Academy High?

Students at Gentry Academy High are 95% White, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Gentry Academy High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Gentry Academy High.

Is Gentry Academy High a good school?

Gentry Academy High ranks 338^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Gentry Academy High in?

Gentry Academy Charter 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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