Plymouth Youth Center

Summary:

Plymouth Youth Center is a small public high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 94 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Minneapolis Public School District, which is ranked 322 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plymouth Youth Center faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to nearby schools and the district average. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (76.6%) than the surrounding area, and its four-year graduation rates have ranged from just 12.5% to 18.1% over the past five years, which are significantly lower than the nearby North High and Minneapolis Academy & Career Center. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 10.9% to 28.5%, and consistently scores 0% proficient or better on state standardized tests, far below the district and state averages.

These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage, as well as a very high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 30.9 to 94 students per teacher. While the nearby schools also face challenges, they generally outperform Plymouth Youth Center, suggesting that there may be opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies to improve educational outcomes for the students at Plymouth Youth Center.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2210 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411-8888

(612) 643-2000

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
462^nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,832

Student/teacher ratio: 94.0

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.6%

Two or more races:

8.5%

American Indian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plymouth Youth Center ranks worse than 96.3% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plymouth Youth Center 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: African American (76.6%), two or more races (8.5%), American Indian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plymouth Youth Center is 94, which is the 18^th best among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Plymouth Youth Center employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plymouth Youth Center is $17,832, which is the 10^th highest among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plymouth Youth Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth Youth Center 462^nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Plymouth Youth Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plymouth Youth Center

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Rank History for all students at Plymouth Youth Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	1.63	427^th	433	1.4%
2005	2.52	440^th	452	2.7%
2006	5.75	438^th	450	2.7%
2007	7.50	436^th	463	5.8%
2008	4.88	453^rd	460	1.5%
2009	2.95	233^rd	234	0.4%
2010	2.47	534^th	540	1.1%
2011	2.58	539^th	545	1.1%
2012	3.56	518^th	539	3.9%
2013	5.14	490^th	534	8.2%
2014	3.82	465^th	483	3.7%
2015	3.21	494^th	504	2.0%
2016	3.09	477^th	489	2.5%
2017	2.71	483^rd	489	1.2%
2018	3.64	484^th	494	2.0%
2019	4.86	471^st	492	4.3%
2023	6.28	450^th	476	5.5%
2024	5.06	462^nd	480	3.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plymouth Youth Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.35	365^th	374	2.4%
2019	6.93	351^st	370	5.1%
2024	5.69	382^nd	389	1.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Plymouth Youth Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.87	386^th	395	2.3%
2024	3.48	396^th	403	1.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Plymouth Youth Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.04	392^nd	398	1.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Plymouth Youth Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.83	104^th	106	1.9%
2024	9.88	103^rd	109	5.5%

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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 Plymouth Youth Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	52	67	2	0	16	n/a	n/a	137
1995	50	91	4	2	23	n/a	n/a	170
1996	50	91	4	2	23	n/a	n/a	170
1997	50	110	8	3	25	n/a	n/a	196
1998	47	99	13	2	23	n/a	n/a	184
1999	39	108	15	3	23	n/a	n/a	188
2000	36	114	16	3	2	n/a	n/a	171
2001	13	87	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	105
2002	9	86	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	105
2003	9	86	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	105
2004	3	75	12	1	5	n/a	n/a	96
2005	7	69	15	1	3	n/a	n/a	95
2006	12	97	30	1	3	n/a	n/a	143
2007	8	84	15	3	7	n/a	n/a	117
2008	5	116	18	3	3	n/a	n/a	145
2009	7	105	18	0	5	n/a	n/a	135
2010	2	98	17	6	3	n/a	n/a	126
2011	1	117	22	8	1	0	0	149
2012	5	122	26	1	2	0	0	156
2013	4	123	25	2	3	0	1	158
2014	5	118	36	7	2	0	0	168
2015	4	139	24	7	4	0	1	179
2016	7	142	12	10	4	0	1	176
2017	8	111	6	6	0	0	2	133
2018	2	122	7	12	1	0	3	147
2019	1	89	5	3	0	0	2	100
2020	2	67	5	8	1	0	1	84
2021	3	88	4	15	5	0	8	123
2022	1	70	1	5	6	0	3	86
2023	3	72	3	1	7	0	8	94

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 Plymouth Youth Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	137	0.0	0.0	43.8
1995	170	0.0	0.0	37.6
1996	170	0.0	0.0	37.6
1997	196	0.0	0.0	23.5
1998	184	n/a	0.0	63.6
1999	188	0.0	0.0	71.8
2000	171	0.0	0.0	65.5
2001	105	0.0	0.0	96.2
2002	105	0.0	n/a	79
2003	105	0.0	n/a	79
2004	96	1.0	96.0	82.3
2005	95	4.7	20.2	82.1
2006	143	9.0	15.9	85.3
2007	117	8.0	14.6	84.6
2008	145	8.0	18.1	89
2009	135	9.0	15.0	91.1
2010	126	9.2	13.7	97.6
2011	149	10.8	13.7	96.6
2012	156	11.4	13.6	95.5
2013	158	11.6	13.5	96.2
2014	168	13.1	12.7	97
2015	179	13.0	13.7	95.5
2016	176	12.0	14.6	92
2017	133	11.6	11.4	86.5
2018	147	10.2	14.2	89.8
2019	100	9.5	10.5	83
2020	84	0.0	n/a	86.9
2021	123	2.1	58.2	91.1
2022	86	2.7	30.9	91.9
2023	94	1.0	94.0	92.6

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 Plymouth Youth Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	137	0.0	0.0	43.8
1995	170	0.0	0.0	37.6
1996	170	0.0	0.0	37.6
1997	196	0.0	0.0	23.5
1998	184	n/a	0.0	63.6
1999	188	0.0	0.0	71.8
2000	171	0.0	0.0	65.5
2001	105	0.0	0.0	96.2
2002	105	0.0	n/a	79
2003	105	0.0	n/a	79
2004	96	1.0	96.0	82.3
2005	95	4.7	20.2	82.1
2006	143	9.0	15.9	85.3
2007	117	8.0	14.6	84.6
2008	145	8.0	18.1	89
2009	135	9.0	15.0	91.1
2010	126	9.2	13.7	97.6
2011	149	10.8	13.7	96.6
2012	156	11.4	13.6	95.5
2013	158	11.6	13.5	96.2
2014	168	13.1	12.7	97
2015	179	13.0	13.7	95.5
2016	176	12.0	14.6	92
2017	133	11.6	11.4	86.5
2018	147	10.2	14.2	89.8
2019	100	9.5	10.5	83
2020	84	0.0	n/a	86.9
2021	123	2.1	58.2	91.1
2022	86	2.7	30.9	91.9
2023	94	1.0	94.0	92.6

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 Plymouth Youth Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,832

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plymouth Youth Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 471^st of 492 High schools	Ranks 450^th of 476 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Plymouth Youth Center)	18.2	20	1.8%
10th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	41.9	45.6	3.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Plymouth Youth Center)	0	0
11th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	27.2	31.7	4.6%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	100	94	6%
African American	89	72	19.1%
American Indian	0	7
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	3	200%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83%	92.6%	9.6%

Schools Near Plymouth Youth Center

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Plymouth Youth Center	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 643-2000	94	1	94.0	92.6%	3 (3.2%)	72 (76.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)	5.1	462^nd of 480 public high schools	3.8%	6.3	450^th of 476 public high schools	5.5%	12				0.0	0.0						0.0	0.0	$17,832
Plymouth Youth Center Extended	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 643-2000	7	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)							(n/a)													$4,606
Alternative Learning Center Extended Day	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)													$20,990
MPLS High School Alternative Program	Public	11-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
MPS Online 6-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(612) 668-0726	320	20	16.3	78.1%	55 (17.2%)	157 (49.1%)	36 (11.3%)	18 (5.6%)	29 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)	11.2	431^st of 480 public high schools	10.2%				(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	9.5	18.2	16.7	28.6	17.4	12.5	8.0	$19,989
Basic Skills	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)													$8,999
Minneapolis Academy & Career Extend	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-1450	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)													$4,606
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1450	62	4	14.0	80.6%	10 (16.1%)	37 (59.7%)	7 (11.3%)	5 (8.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)							(n/a)													$16,095
MNIC Online Program	Public, Charter	9-12	2507 Fremont Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(612) 588-1449	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Unity Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2507 Fremont Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 588-1449	71	6	12.7	87.3%	4 (5.6%)	60 (84.5%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)							(n/a)									0.0	0.0			$17,879

Frequently Asked Questions about Plymouth Youth Center

What district is Plymouth Youth Center in?

Minneapolis Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Plymouth Youth Center?

Students at Plymouth Youth Center are 77% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 3% White, 3% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Is Plymouth Youth Center a good school?

Plymouth Youth Center ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Plymouth Youth Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Plymouth Youth Center.

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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Plymouth Youth Center	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 643-2000	94	1	94.0	92.6%	3 (3.2%)	72 (76.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.2%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)	5.1	462^nd of 480 public high schools	3.8%		6.3	450^th of 476 public high schools	5.5%	12				0.0	0.0						0.0	0.0	$17,832
Plymouth Youth Center Extended	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 643-2000	7	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)													$4,606
Alternative Learning Center Extended Day	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$20,990
MPLS High School Alternative Program	Public	11-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MPS Online 6-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(612) 668-0726	320	20	16.3	78.1%	55 (17.2%)	157 (49.1%)	36 (11.3%)	18 (5.6%)	29 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.8%)	11.2	431^st of 480 public high schools	10.2%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	9.5	18.2	16.7	28.6	17.4	12.5	8.0	$19,989
Basic Skills	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-0064	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$8,999
Minneapolis Academy & Career Extend	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-1450	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$4,606
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center	Public	9-12	1250 W Broadway Ave	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1450	62	4	14.0	80.6%	10 (16.1%)	37 (59.7%)	7 (11.3%)	5 (8.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)								(n/a)													$16,095
MNIC Online Program	Public, Charter	9-12	2507 Fremont Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(612) 588-1449	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Unity Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2507 Fremont Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 588-1449	71	6	12.7	87.3%	4 (5.6%)	60 (84.5%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)									0.0	0.0			$17,879