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Minnesota Virtual Schools

1801 COUNTY ROAD B WEST SUITE, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
446
Students
Total enrolled
22%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 75% vs nat'l
$13,698
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 446 students in grades 06–12 in ROSEVILLE, Minnesota.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,698 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Minnesota Virtual Schools is a mid-sized high in ROSEVILLE, Minnesota, serving grades 06–12 with 446 students. The district invests $13,698 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 22% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Minnesota Virtual Schools

446
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution197 male · 249 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 273 students
Student Composition
62%
11%
11%
11%
Asian2%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black11%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270011703264

Academic Outcomes at Minnesota Virtual Schools

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
20-24
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
22%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55113

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,698Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,698
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,027
Student Support$2,603
Administration$1,644
Operations$2,055
Other$1,370
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,698 spent per student, an estimated $6,068 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
87%
State government
87.3%
Local (property tax)
0.2%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 22% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6Banaadir ElementaryMinnesota Transitions Charter Elem
↓
Middle
Banaadir Academy
↓
High School
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12MTS HIGH SCHOOLBanaadir SecondaryMTS PEASE ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyRamsey County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictMinnesota Transitions Charter Sch →
Phone: (651)746-7977
NCES ID: 270011703264
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ROSEVILLE seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch
High
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
2,889 students · 07–12
● 44 opp54% FRL
Elem
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
990 students · KG–06
● 44 opp66% FRL
High
MTS HIGH SCHOOL
176 students · 07–12
● 40 opp91% FRL
Elem
Banaadir Elementary
128 students · KG–04
● 37 opp98% FRL
High
Banaadir Secondary
95 students · 07–12
100% FRL
Elem
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem
87 students · KG–06
● 40 opp91% FRL
Mid
Banaadir Academy
50 students · 05–06
98% FRL
High
MTS PEASE ACADEMY
18 students · 09–12
● 53 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1801 COUNTY ROAD B WEST SUITE, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.