MPS Online 6-12

Summary:

MPS Online 6-12 is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Minneapolis Public School District, with an enrollment of 320 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's diverse student population includes 49.06% African American, 17.19% White, 11.25% Hispanic, 5.62% Asian, and 9.06% Native American students.

Despite its diverse student body, MPS Online 6-12 has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 0% proficiency in Math and only 17.39% proficiency in Reading across all grades in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 165th out of 539 Minnesota high schools in 2011-2012 to 431st out of 480 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has struggled with low graduation rates, with a four-year graduation rate of only 58.3% in 2021-2022, compared to the district average of 73.1% for North High. The high dropout rates, ranging from 10.5% to 20.8% over the past five years, are also a significant concern.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Minneapolis Public School District, such as North High and the Plymouth Youth Center, MPS Online 6-12 performs significantly worse on academic measures, including test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that the challenges faced by students in a virtual learning environment, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions and additional resources to support the unique needs of the school's diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411-8888

(612) 668-0726

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
431^st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,989

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.1%

White:

17.2%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MPS Online 6-12 ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.81. (See more...)

Compare Details MPS Online 6-12 ranks worse than 89.8% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at MPS Online 6-12 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 (49.1%), White (17.2%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MPS Online 6-12 is 16.3, which is the 9^th best among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare MPS Online 6-12 employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at MPS Online 6-12 is $19,989, which is the 8^th highest among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MPS Online 6-12:

SchoolDigger ranks MPS Online 6-12 533^rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See MPS Online 6-12 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

SchoolDigger ranks MPS Online 6-12 431^st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See MPS Online 6-12 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 MPS Online 6-12

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Rank History for all middle school students at MPS Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	22.93	409^th	520	21.3%
2023	16.30	461^st	529	12.9%
2024	4.81	533^rd	545	2.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at MPS Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.47	410^th	459	10.7%
2024	8.10	460^th	473	2.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at MPS Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.20	412^th	467	11.8%
2024	3.23	471^st	474	0.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at MPS Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.27	391^st	464	15.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for MPS Online 6-12

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Rank History for all high school students at MPS Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2012	71.20	165^th	539	69.4%
2013	27.95	385^th	534	27.9%
2022	2.69	468^th	472	0.8%
2024	11.24	431^st	480	10.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at MPS Online 6-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.78	372^nd	389	4.4%

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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 MPS Online 6-12

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	1	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1
2006	17	9	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	30
2007	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	14	7	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	26
2011	15	26	6	8	10	0	0	65
2012	12	18	6	5	3	0	0	44
2014	16	14	4	5	3	0	0	42
2015	13	8	1	4	3	0	0	29
2016	18	7	1	6	1	0	0	33
2017	26	15	1	4	0	0	0	46
2018	19	18	2	7	2	0	0	48
2019	12	29	0	9	4	0	0	54
2020	14	22	1	8	3	0	1	49
2021	17	23	2	7	2	0	2	53
2022	55	150	18	49	18	0	24	314
2023	55	157	18	36	29	0	25	320

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 MPS Online 6-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	30	n/a	n/a	20
2007	0	2.4	0.0	n/a
2010	26	3.3	7.7	11.5
2011	65	6.8	9.5	32.3
2012	44	1.0	44.0	31.8
2014	42	7.1	5.8	23.8
2015	29	7.0	4.1	51.7
2016	33	6.0	5.5	33.3
2017	46	6.6	6.8	37
2018	48	2.8	16.9	37.5
2019	54	n/a	n/a	40.7
2020	49	3.0	16.1	30.6
2021	53	6.0	8.8	30.2
2022	314	21.0	14.9	56.7
2023	320	19.6	16.3	78.1

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 MPS Online 6-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	30	n/a	n/a	20
2007	0	2.4	0.0	n/a
2010	26	3.3	7.7	11.5
2011	65	6.8	9.5	32.3
2012	44	1.0	44.0	31.8
2014	42	7.1	5.8	23.8
2015	29	7.0	4.1	51.7
2016	33	6.0	5.5	33.3
2017	46	6.6	6.8	37
2018	48	2.8	16.9	37.5
2019	54	n/a	n/a	40.7
2020	49	3.0	16.1	30.6
2021	53	6.0	8.8	30.2
2022	314	21.0	14.9	56.7
2023	320	19.6	16.3	78.1

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 MPS Online 6-12

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,989

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MPS Online 6-12

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	54	320	492.6%
African American	29	157	441.4%
American Indian	4	29	625%
Asian	0	18
Hispanic	9	36	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	55	358.3%
Two or More Races	0	25
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.7%	78.1%	37.4%

Schools Near MPS Online 6-12

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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
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
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)
North High	Public	9-12	1500 James Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1700	487	34	14.3	82.8%	26 (5.3%)	391 (80.3%)	30 (6.2%)	10 (2.1%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	3.7	475^th of 480 public high schools	1.0%	5.7	457^th of 476 public high schools	4.0%	18				0.0	0.0				8.3	8.3	2.5	2.5	$20,089
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

Frequently Asked Questions about MPS Online 6-12

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MPS Online 6-12 ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Minnesota high schools.

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Minneapolis Public School District

How many students attend MPS Online 6-12?

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended MPS Online 6-12.

What is the racial makeup of MPS Online 6-12?

Students at MPS Online 6-12 are 49% African American, 17% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

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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
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
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
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)
North High	Public	9-12	1500 James Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1700	487	34	14.3	82.8%	26 (5.3%)	391 (80.3%)	30 (6.2%)	10 (2.1%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	3.7	475^th of 480 public high schools	1.0%		5.7	457^th of 476 public high schools	4.0%	18				0.0	0.0				8.3	8.3	2.5	2.5	$20,089
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