Knights Academy

Summary:

Knights Academy is a public high school located in Saint Michael, Minnesota, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 49 students. The school is part of the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 448 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knights Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota high schools, with a ranking of 428 out of 476 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Its performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 4.55% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 56.85% for the district and 36.02% for the state. The school has also experienced high dropout rates, reaching 25.9% in the 2020-2021 school year, and low graduation rates, ranging from 33.3% to 81.2% over the past five years, compared to the district's 96.8% graduation rate. Additionally, Knights Academy has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 40.82% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 16.56% at the district's main high school, St. Michael-Albertville Senior High.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Monticello Senior High and St. Michael-Albertville Senior High, Knights Academy stands out as an underperforming school, with significantly lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates. The data suggests that the challenges faced by Knights Academy may be related to its smaller size, higher percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and more diverse student population. These factors highlight the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the specific challenges faced by the school, as well as opportunities for collaboration within the district to leverage the resources and best practices of stronger-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 10-12

60 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376-0010

(763) 497-6575

District: St. Michael-Albertville Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,916

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Two or more races:

10.6%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Knights Academy 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: White (74.5%), two or more races (10.6%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knights Academy is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Knights Academy employs 4.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knights Academy is $14,916.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Knights Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Michael-Albertville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Michael-Albertville Schools 24^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knights Academy

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Rank History for all students at Knights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	5.04	506^th	545	7.2%
2018	4.16	474^th	494	4.0%
2021	33.83	320^th	428	25.2%
2022	10.12	423^rd	472	10.4%
2023	9.12	428^th	476	10.1%

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Rank History for White students at Knights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.11	281^st	364	22.8%
2022	4.69	387^th	401	3.5%

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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 Knights Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	23	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	23
2003	23	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	23
2004	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6
2005	22	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	23
2006	31	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	34
2007	27	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	31
2008	25	1	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	33
2009	13	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	16
2010	9	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	12
2011	22	0	3	0	0	0	1	26
2012	19	0	2	2	0	0	0	23
2013	18	0	2	2	0	0	0	22
2014	18	1	0	3	1	0	0	23
2015	19	4	0	2	0	0	1	26
2016	23	5	0	2	0	0	2	32
2017	22	2	0	1	0	0	0	25
2018	23	2	0	2	0	0	2	29
2019	26	2	0	2	0	0	0	30
2020	31	3	0	1	0	0	3	38
2021	33	4	0	2	1	0	3	43
2022	38	4	1	5	0	0	1	49
2023	37	1	0	7	0	0	4	49
2024	35	4	0	3	0	0	5	47

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 Knights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	23	6.6	3.5	0
2003	23	6.6	3.5	0
2004	6	5.6	1.1	0
2005	23	5.3	4.3	87
2006	34	7.8	4.4	17.6
2007	31	7.6	4.1	29
2008	33	8.4	3.9	27.3
2009	16	8.2	2.0	37.5
2010	12	8.1	1.4	41.7
2011	26	8.7	2.9	34.6
2012	23	8.1	2.8	39.1
2013	22	7.3	3.0	63.6
2014	23	7.6	2.9	39.1
2015	26	8.0	3.2	53.8
2016	32	10.0	3.2	31.3
2017	25	10.2	2.4	24
2018	29	4.7	6.1	27.6
2019	30	5.4	5.5	36.7
2020	38	2.8	13.1	34.2
2021	43	1.6	25.5	9.3
2022	49	2.5	19.4	24.5
2023	49	3.1	15.5	40.8
2024	47	4.1	11.2	48.9

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 Knights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	23	6.6	3.5	0
2003	23	6.6	3.5	0
2004	6	5.6	1.1	0
2005	23	5.3	4.3	87
2006	34	7.8	4.4	17.6
2007	31	7.6	4.1	29
2008	33	8.4	3.9	27.3
2009	16	8.2	2.0	37.5
2010	12	8.1	1.4	41.7
2011	26	8.7	2.9	34.6
2012	23	8.1	2.8	39.1
2013	22	7.3	3.0	63.6
2014	23	7.6	2.9	39.1
2015	26	8.0	3.2	53.8
2016	32	10.0	3.2	31.3
2017	25	10.2	2.4	24
2018	29	4.7	6.1	27.6
2019	30	5.4	5.5	36.7
2020	38	2.8	13.1	34.2
2021	43	1.6	25.5	9.3
2022	49	2.5	19.4	24.5
2023	49	3.1	15.5	40.8
2024	47	4.1	11.2	48.9

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 Knights Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,916

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knights Academy

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Knights Academy)	6.3	4.6	1.7%
11th Grade Math (St. Michael-Albertville Schools)	67.8	56.9	10.9%
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	30	49	63.3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	26	37	42.3%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.7%	40.8%	4.1%

Schools Near Knights Academy

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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
Knights Academy	Public	10-12	60 Central Ave W	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-6575	47	4	11.2	48.9%	35 (74.5%)	4 (8.5%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.6%)								(n/a)							$14,916
STMA Online - Secondary	Public, Virtual	7-12	60 Central Ave W	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 497-6575	59	13	4.3	15.3%	48 (81.4%)	1 (1.7%)	8 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Wings Transition Program	Public	12	60 Central Ave W	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-3180	6	1	4.5		4 (66.7%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High	Public	9-12	5800 Jamison Ave NE	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-2192	2,223	110	20.2	17.2%	1,840 (82.8%)	118 (5.3%)	102 (4.6%)	36 (1.6%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (5.6%)	81.2	66^th of 480 public high schools	86.3%		95.5	12^th of 476 public high schools	97.5%	54	58.0	58.0	53.9	53.9	55.0	55.0	$9,372
Kaleidoscope Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7525 Kalland Ave NE	Otsego	55301	Wright County	Kaleidoscope Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 428-1890	72	3	21.4	29.2%	64 (88.9%)	3 (4.2%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	50.9	251^st of 480 public high schools	47.7%		64.4	164^th of 476 public high schools	65.5%	87	22.2	22.2	60.0	60.0			$13,952
Rogers Senior High	Public	9-12	21000 141st Ave	Rogers	55374	Hennepin County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 274-3140	1,774	65	27.4	18.5%	1,373 (77.4%)	120 (6.8%)	101 (5.7%)	75 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	98 (5.5%)	94.8	12^th of 480 public high schools	97.5%		88.2	37^th of 476 public high schools	92.2%	25	63.0	63.0	71.7	71.7	64.4	64.4	$11,544
SWMetro Lakeside Academy	Public	7-12	100 Garrison Ave NE	Buffalo	55313	Wright County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	19	2	9.5	57.9%	10 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (26.3%)	1 (5.3%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)								(n/a)
Monticello Senior High	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-3000	1,330	62	21.3	28.5%	1,066 (80.2%)	44 (3.3%)	137 (10.3%)	18 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (4.7%)	77.4	92^nd of 480 public high schools	80.8%		69.4	132^nd of 476 public high schools	72.3%	40	47.8	47.8	53.4	53.4	51.9	51.9	$14,148
Monticello High School - SNW	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	27	5	6.0	29.6%	18 (66.7%)	2 (7.4%)	5 (18.5%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)
SNW Monti High School EBD Program	Public	9-12	5225 School Blvd	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	4	0			3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Knights Academy

How many students attend Knights Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47 students attended Knights Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Knights Academy?

Students at Knights Academy are 74% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Knights Academy in?

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

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