Metro College Prep

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Metro College Prep ranks 320 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Metro College Prep is a public charter high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota that serves 445 students in grades 9-12, with a predominantly African American student body of over 99% in recent years. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and nearby school averages on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education for this community.

Metro College Prep's test scores on the MCA-III assessments are significantly lower than state averages, with only 27.08% of students proficient or better in Math and 10.91% in Science in 2023-2024, compared to 45.47% and 39.56% statewide, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 63.4% to 74% in recent years, lower than the state average and nearby schools like FAIR High and Wellstone International High. Additionally, Metro College Prep has had higher dropout rates, ranging from 1.3% to 8.6%, compared to its peers.

The data also reveals that Metro College Prep serves a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with 96.85% to 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, much higher than the nearby schools. These stark disparities between Metro College Prep and other schools in the Minneapolis Public School District and the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District highlight the need for targeted interventions and resources to address the systemic barriers faced by this predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411-8888

(612) 722-2555

District: Metro Schools Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,659

Student/teacher ratio: 32.9

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

White:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Metro College Prep ranks worse than 66.7% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Metro College Prep 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 (98.4%), Hispanic (1.4%), White (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metro College Prep is 32.9. (See more...)

Compare Metro College Prep employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metro College Prep is $19,659.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metro College Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Metro College Prep 320^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Metro College Prep in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Metro Schools Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Metro Schools Charter 284^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Metro College Prep

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Rank History for all students at Metro College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	11.47	439^th	540	18.7%
2011	24.16	399^th	545	26.8%
2012	11.31	446^th	539	17.3%
2013	7.16	466^th	534	12.7%
2014	6.50	435^th	483	9.9%
2015	4.80	472^nd	504	6.3%
2016	4.49	460^th	489	5.9%
2017	4.74	460^th	489	5.9%
2018	4.28	473^rd	494	4.3%
2019	6.14	456^th	492	7.3%
2021	3.37	418^th	428	2.3%
2022	6.87	445^th	472	5.7%
2023	38.11	324^th	476	31.9%
2024	38.38	320^th	480	33.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Metro College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	24.66	68^th	78	12.8%
2019	34.78	55^th	85	35.3%
2021	27.24	34^th	47	27.7%
2022	66.19	14^th	87	83.9%
2023	83.01	7^th	90	92.2%
2024	88.59	4^th	102	96.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metro College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	6.12	356^th	374	4.8%
2019	9.05	337^th	370	8.9%
2021	7.19	259^th	270	4.1%
2022	13.16	286^th	312	8.3%
2023	51.00	187^th	393	52.4%
2024	53.14	188^th	389	51.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Metro College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.71	379^th	395	4.1%
2019	2.09	397^th	401	1.0%
2021	1.35	338^th	339	0.3%
2022	3.44	378^th	388	2.6%
2023	18.82	341^st	396	13.9%
2024	17.96	343^rd	403	14.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Metro College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.81	394^th	398	1.0%
2019	4.87	387^th	411	5.8%
2021	2.58	343^rd	351	2.3%
2022	8.62	378^th	403	6.2%
2023	42.28	250^th	398	37.2%
2024	43.79	247^th	405	39.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Metro College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	14.03	94^th	106	11.3%
2019	19.17	88^th	103	14.6%
2021	10.26	66^th	68	2.9%
2022	19.60	91^st	102	10.8%
2023	58.99	36^th	98	63.3%
2024	62.57	32^nd	109	70.6%

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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 Metro College Prep

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	67	14	6	1	n/a	n/a	88
2007	0	60	52	7	0	n/a	n/a	119
2008	0	86	93	19	4	n/a	n/a	202
2009	7	103	103	29	3	n/a	n/a	245
2010	5	143	81	26	0	n/a	n/a	255
2011	0	119	20	18	1	0	0	158
2012	1	96	24	4	0	0	0	125
2013	13	248	19	2	1	0	1	284
2014	0	340	15	1	0	0	0	356
2015	0	282	6	0	0	0	0	288
2016	0	185	0	0	0	0	0	185
2017	0	216	0	0	0	0	0	216
2018	0	254	0	0	0	0	0	254
2019	0	269	0	0	0	0	0	269
2020	0	288	0	1	0	0	0	289
2021	1	320	0	1	0	0	0	322
2022	1	435	0	1	0	0	0	437
2023	1	444	0	0	0	0	0	445
2024	1	363	0	5	0	0	0	369

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 Metro College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	88	6.1	14.4	96.6
2007	119	9.7	12.3	97.5
2008	202	12.7	15.9	98.5
2009	245	11.0	22.3	98.4
2010	255	13.0	19.6	98.8
2011	158	14.0	11.2	98.1
2012	125	14.0	8.9	74.4
2013	284	19.8	14.3	97.9
2014	356	21.3	16.6	69.9
2015	288	17.0	16.9	82.3
2016	185	6.0	30.8	93
2017	216	9.0	23.9	81.9
2018	254	21.8	11.6	90.6
2019	269	20.8	12.9	26.8
2020	289	16.6	17.3	99.7
2021	322	11.1	28.7	100
2022	437	17.8	24.4	97.7
2023	445	14.5	30.6	96.9
2024	369	11.2	32.9	82.7

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 Metro College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	88	6.1	14.4	96.6
2007	119	9.7	12.3	97.5
2008	202	12.7	15.9	98.5
2009	245	11.0	22.3	98.4
2010	255	13.0	19.6	98.8
2011	158	14.0	11.2	98.1
2012	125	14.0	8.9	74.4
2013	284	19.8	14.3	97.9
2014	356	21.3	16.6	69.9
2015	288	17.0	16.9	82.3
2016	185	6.0	30.8	93
2017	216	9.0	23.9	81.9
2018	254	21.8	11.6	90.6
2019	269	20.8	12.9	26.8
2020	289	16.6	17.3	99.7
2021	322	11.1	28.7	100
2022	437	17.8	24.4	97.7
2023	445	14.5	30.6	96.9
2024	369	11.2	32.9	82.7

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 Metro College Prep

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,658

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Metro College Prep

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 456^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 324^th of 476 High schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Metro College Prep)	19.1	50	30.9%
10th Grade Reading (Metro Schools Charter)	19.1	50	30.9%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Metro College Prep)	2.9	41.9	39%
11th Grade Math (Metro Schools Charter)	2.9	41.9	39%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Metro College Prep)	14.3	13.9	0.4%
End of Course Science (Metro Schools Charter)	14.3	13.9	0.4%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	445	65.4%
African American	269	444	65.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	96.9%	70.1%

Schools Near Metro College Prep

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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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Metro College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 722-2555	369	11	32.9	82.7%	1 (0.3%)	363 (98.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	320^th of 480 public high schools	33.3%		38.1	324^th of 476 public high schools	31.9%	4			27.1	27.1			55.9	55.9		10.9	10.9	$19,659
Metro 2 Online	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(612) 722-2555	192	0		63.5%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Banaadir Secondary	Public, Charter	7-12	1201 Bryant Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(612) 326-7200	112	9	12.8	98.2%	0 (0.0%)	111 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	10.5	435^th of 480 public high schools	9.4%		10.5	423^rd of 476 public high schools	11.1%	12	24.1	4.6	9.1	14.5	48.3	18.2	20.0	31.8	13.6	14.3	13.9
Harrison Education Center	Public	9-12	501 Irving Ave N	Minneapolis	55405	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-2680	35	11	3.1	97.1%	2 (5.7%)	27 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)								(n/a)												$85,479
FAIR High	Public	9-12	10 S 10th St	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1060	332	20	16.8	66.9%	117 (35.2%)	106 (31.9%)	60 (18.1%)	9 (2.7%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.2%)	47.8	273^rd of 480 public high schools	43.1%		30.7	360^th of 476 public high schools	24.4%	87			11.6	11.6			53.5	53.5		37.0	37.0	$15,811
Wellstone International High - SWS	Public	9-12	1501 Hennepin Avenue	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-5115	40	0		50.0%	1 (2.5%)	14 (35.0%)	23 (57.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										5.6	5.6	$10,799
Wellstone International High	Public	9-12	1501 Hennepin Avenue	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-5115	141	18	7.9	51.8%	4 (2.8%)	17 (12.1%)	105 (74.5%)	15 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.6	476^th of 480 public high schools	0.8%		3.3	473^rd of 476 public high schools	0.6%	3			0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	$23,045
Loring-Nicollet High	Public	9-12	20 South 13th Street	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 872-3614	55	0	141.0	56.4%	12 (21.8%)	14 (25.5%)	20 (36.4%)	2 (3.6%)	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)								(n/a)												$14,708
Loring-Nicollet High Extended	Public	9-12	20 South 13th Street	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 872-3626	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$4,606
North High	Public	9-12	1500 James Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1700	509	46	11.1	79.2%	30 (5.9%)	386 (75.8%)	33 (6.5%)	13 (2.6%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Metro College Prep

Is Metro College Prep a good school?

Metro College Prep ranks 320^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Metro College Prep?

Students at Metro College Prep are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Metro College Prep in?

Metro Schools Charter

How many students attend Metro College Prep?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Metro College Prep.

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