Bluesky Charter School

Summary:

Bluesky Charter School is a public charter high school in Bloomington, Minnesota, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 619 students. While the school is part of the Bloomington Public School District, which is ranked 379 out of 463 districts in the state, Bluesky Charter School itself faces significant challenges in serving its student population effectively.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (76.74%) compared to nearby public schools like Richfield Senior High (24.88%) and Rosemount Area Learning Center (28.05%). Additionally, Bluesky Charter School struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 41.8% to 58.2% over the past five years, and high dropout rates, from 12.4% to 18.6%, both of which are significantly worse than the nearby public schools. The school also consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in math and reading for all grades at just 12.88% and 36.24%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%.

Bluesky Charter School's declining statewide ranking, from 368 out of 504 Minnesota high schools in 2014-2015 to 374 out of 480 in 2023-2024, suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with its peers. The school's performance on various student subgroups is also mixed, with high rankings for special education and low-socioeconomic status students, but poor performance for female, male, Hispanic, and white students compared to their peers statewide. As a virtual charter school, Bluesky Charter School may face unique challenges in delivering effective instruction and support to its students, which could contribute to its lower academic performance and high dropout rates.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-12

 2051 Killebrew Drive
       Bloomington, MN  55425-1898


(651) 642-0888

District: Bluesky Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
374th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,842 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details Bluesky Charter School ranks worse than 81.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bluesky Charter School ranks worse than 77.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bluesky Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluesky Charter School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluesky Charter School is $10,842.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluesky Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluesky Charter School 442nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Bluesky Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Bluesky Charter School 374th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Bluesky Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Bluesky Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluesky Charter School 379th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluesky Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 22.12 361st 409 11.7%
2010 4.63 431st 454 5.1%
2011 11.58 433rd 478 9.4%
2012 10.58 424th 469 9.6%
2013 4.21 464th 488 4.9%
2014 2.80 471st 490 3.9%
2015 21.11 428th 516 17.1%
2016 35.63 360th 508 29.1%
2017 24.23 419th 523 19.9%
2018 25.25 415th 518 19.9%
2019 21.77 430th 533 19.3%
2021 37.05 334th 521 35.9%
2022 38.23 334th 520 35.8%
2023 21.14 431st 529 18.5%
2024 23.35 442nd 545 18.9%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.98 72nd 298 75.8%
2024 40.03 185th 307 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.93 211th 404 47.8%
2024 24.05 389th 473 17.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.60 384th 436 11.9%
2019 12.12 404th 439 8.0%
2022 40.00 299th 467 36.0%
2023 29.05 347th 455 23.7%
2024 31.14 342nd 474 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 379th 438 13.5%
2021 31.25 306th 437 30.0%
2022 30.46 344th 476 27.7%
2023 14.37 409th 464 11.9%
2024 18.29 409th 479 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.95 395th 428 7.7%
2019 11.02 406th 428 5.1%
2021 29.51 311th 422 26.3%
2022 21.93 373rd 438 14.8%
2023 13.18 406th 436 6.9%
2024 8.57 429th 440 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bluesky Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.89 352nd 450 21.8%
2007 32.53 350th 463 24.4%
2008 25.44 366th 460 20.4%
2010 23.19 399th 540 26.1%
2011 23.58 403rd 545 26.1%
2012 16.98 418th 539 22.4%
2013 16.50 417th 534 21.9%
2014 9.88 415th 483 14.1%
2015 31.27 368th 504 27.0%
2016 23.85 378th 489 22.7%
2017 21.34 390th 489 20.2%
2018 33.17 366th 494 25.9%
2019 25.18 384th 492 22.0%
2021 46.42 252nd 428 41.1%
2022 58.41 215th 472 54.4%
2023 52.22 242nd 476 49.2%
2024 25.10 374th 480 22.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.54 51st 195 73.8%
2019 40.97 136th 220 38.2%
2022 84.77 16th 214 92.5%
2023 66.96 53rd 216 75.5%
2024 41.77 137th 221 38.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.27 249th 374 33.4%
2019 22.92 301st 370 18.6%
2022 69.84 80th 312 74.4%
2023 73.33 76th 393 80.7%
2024 30.02 293rd 389 24.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.07 351st 395 11.1%
2019 17.45 350th 401 12.7%
2021 43.66 221st 339 34.8%
2022 62.22 154th 388 60.3%
2023 48.75 221st 396 44.2%
2024 16.24 347th 403 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.10 225th 398 43.5%
2019 19.58 348th 411 15.3%
2022 35.73 287th 403 28.8%
2023 42.54 249th 398 37.4%
2024 27.00 314th 405 22.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.72 112th 132 15.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Bluesky Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.83 361st 414 12.8%
2019 13.38 368th 412 10.7%
2021 42.10 235th 364 35.4%
2022 49.63 228th 401 43.1%
2023 39.32 266th 398 33.2%
2024 12.45 365th 402 9.2%
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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.

Bluesky Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluesky Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2003 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2004 11 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 19
2005 39 9 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2006 88 6 6 0 4 n/a n/a 0 104
2007 226 11 8 6 10 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 518 28 15 9 21 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 633 30 24 30 17 n/a n/a 0 734
2011 653 23 14 22 5 4 3 0 724
2012 325 15 14 1 7 7 0 0 369
2013 365 23 18 2 16 3 3 0 430
2014 367 21 9 26 16 0 3 0 442
2015 384 30 16 38 10 0 2 0 480
2016 412 21 16 45 15 1 3 0 513
2017 387 29 12 39 20 1 0 0 488
2018 355 13 15 39 12 0 19 0 453
2019 378 13 14 43 5 1 27 0 481
2020 386 22 9 52 9 0 44 0 522
2021 469 12 13 58 9 0 42 0 603
2022 428 18 22 47 17 1 29 0 562
2023 475 33 12 48 22 1 28 0 619
2024 461 28 17 52 23 0 32 0 613

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 Bluesky Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 1.2 0.0 n/a
2003 0 1.2 0.0 n/a
2004 19 0.8 23.8 42.1
2005 52 2.2 23.6 21.2
2006 104 5.1 20.4 16.3
2007 261 12.0 21.8 11.5
2008 591 44.0 13.4 21.8
2010 734 58.4 12.5 15.3
2011 724 52.1 13.8 14.4
2012 369 38.5 9.5 16.5
2013 430 26.8 16.0 31.9
2014 442 27.7 15.9 32.1
2015 480 31.0 15.4 34.4
2016 513 34.0 15.0 32.6
2017 488 36.2 13.4 36.7
2018 453 36.2 12.4 23.2
2019 481 35.8 13.4 28.9
2020 522 34.5 15.1 33.3
2021 603 29.4 20.4 30.7
2022 562 28.1 19.9 34.7
2023 619 45.1 13.7 44.7
2024 613 53.2 11.5 42.9

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 Bluesky Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 1.2 0.0 n/a
2003 0 1.2 0.0 n/a
2004 19 0.8 23.8 42.1
2005 52 2.2 23.6 21.2
2006 104 5.1 20.4 16.3
2007 261 12.0 21.8 11.5
2008 591 44.0 13.4 21.8
2010 734 58.4 12.5 15.3
2011 724 52.1 13.8 14.4
2012 369 38.5 9.5 16.5
2013 430 26.8 16.0 31.9
2014 442 27.7 15.9 32.1
2015 480 31.0 15.4 34.4
2016 513 34.0 15.0 32.6
2017 488 36.2 13.4 36.7
2018 453 36.2 12.4 23.2
2019 481 35.8 13.4 28.9
2020 522 34.5 15.1 33.3
2021 603 29.4 20.4 30.7
2022 562 28.1 19.9 34.7
2023 619 45.1 13.7 44.7
2024 613 53.2 11.5 42.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluesky Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,842

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluesky Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 430th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 431st of 529 Middle schools
 0.8%
Ranks 384th of 492 High schoolsRanks 242nd of 476 High schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Bluesky Charter School)13.310.7
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Bluesky Charter School)13.310.7
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Bluesky Charter School)2028.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Bluesky Charter School)2028.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Bluesky Charter School)17.919.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Math (Bluesky Charter School)17.919.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Bluesky Charter School)53.623.3
 30.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Bluesky Charter School)53.623.3
 30.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Bluesky Charter School)25.916.7
 9.3%
   8th Grade Science (Bluesky Charter School)25.916.7
 9.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Bluesky Charter School)45.358.2
 12.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Bluesky Charter School)45.358.2
 12.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Bluesky Charter School)12.822
 9.2%
   11th Grade Math (Bluesky Charter School)12.822
 9.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Bluesky Charter School)37.331.1
 6.2%
   End of Course Science (Bluesky Charter School)37.331.1
 6.2%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481619
 28.7%
African American1333
 153.8%
American Indian522
 340%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic4348
 11.6%
Pacific Islander11
White378475
 25.7%
Two or More Races2728
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%44.7%
 15.9%


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Bluesky Charter School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Minnesota high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 613 students attended Bluesky Charter School.

Students at Bluesky Charter School are 75% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% American Indian, 3% Asian.


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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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