Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Summary:

Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is a high-performing public charter school serving grades 6-12 in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with a current enrollment of 661 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a statewide ranking of 7th out of 480 high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Eagle Ridge Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the state averages in proficiency rates for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) in Math, Reading, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 65.53% in Math, 66.59% in Reading, and 60% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 78.4% to 97.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Eagle Ridge Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 15.7 students per teacher over the past three years, lower than many nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Eagle Ridge Academy stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Ubah Academy, a charter school located just 1.62 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 1.59% to 42.11% across various subjects and grade levels. Eagle Ridge Academy's performance is particularly strong among certain student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 402 Minnesota high schools for White students and 1st out of 216 Minnesota high schools for special education students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking within the top 15 high schools in Minnesota for the past several years, is a testament to its effective educational strategies and commitment to student success.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 11111 Bren Rd W
       Minnetonka, MN  55343-8888


(952) 746-7760

District: Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,807 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  714

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.8%
African American:
32.1%
Asian:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Compare Details Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School ranks better than 96% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School ranks better than 98.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Eagle Ridge Academy 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 Student population at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), African American (32.1%), Asian (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is $11,807.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 22nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 7th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 16th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.21 41st 396 89.6%
2006 90.67 11th 406 97.3%
2007 92.99 8th 403 98.0%
2008 94.16 2nd 409 99.5%
2010 80.79 50th 454 89.0%
2011 88.01 18th 478 96.2%
2012 88.09 15th 469 96.8%
2013 94.96 3rd 488 99.4%
2014 93.25 4th 490 99.2%
2015 91.39 20th 516 96.1%
2016 93.34 12th 508 97.6%
2017 88.15 32nd 523 93.9%
2018 89.32 24th 518 95.4%
2019 88.65 31st 533 94.2%
2021 93.25 13th 521 97.5%
2022 89.52 28th 520 94.6%
2023 94.66 14th 529 97.4%
2024 92.62 22nd 545 96.0%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.34 29th 158 81.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.63 47th 401 88.3%
2019 74.27 72nd 415 82.7%
2021 59.59 118th 399 70.4%
2022 72.23 67th 404 83.4%
2023 76.72 61st 459 86.7%
2024 79.49 48th 473 89.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.68 28th 436 93.6%
2019 85.77 35th 439 92.0%
2021 94.41 7th 443 98.4%
2022 88.30 23rd 467 95.1%
2023 95.19 9th 455 98.0%
2024 88.54 29th 474 93.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.88 19th 438 95.7%
2019 85.91 36th 454 92.1%
2021 86.44 31st 437 92.9%
2022 85.49 38th 476 92.0%
2023 90.25 27th 464 94.2%
2024 92.70 22nd 479 95.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.66 6th 108 94.4%
2019 89.91 8th 112 92.9%
2021 93.39 4th 87 95.4%
2022 93.82 7th 110 93.6%
2023 95.58 5th 116 95.7%
2024 96.38 4th 111 96.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.99 15th 137 89.1%
2019 75.70 27th 148 81.8%
2021 57.66 53rd 141 62.4%
2022 58.59 57th 162 64.8%
2023 79.69 21st 164 87.2%
2024 81.36 23rd 179 87.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.70 1st 178 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.06 19th 428 95.6%
2019 89.64 16th 428 96.3%
2021 93.12 10th 422 97.6%
2022 92.90 14th 438 96.8%
2023 92.77 14th 436 96.8%
2024 94.12 15th 440 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 96.43 4th 463 99.1%
2008 91.56 12th 460 97.4%
2010 86.00 17th 540 96.9%
2011 85.94 15th 545 97.2%
2012 89.40 5th 539 99.1%
2013 91.06 5th 534 99.1%
2014 94.11 6th 483 98.8%
2015 97.01 5th 504 99.0%
2016 95.35 3rd 489 99.4%
2017 93.87 7th 489 98.6%
2018 93.42 8th 494 98.4%
2019 97.50 1st 492 99.8%
2021 92.06 15th 428 96.5%
2022 91.48 13th 472 97.2%
2023 95.93 10th 476 97.9%
2024 95.86 7th 480 98.5%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.74 1st 216 99.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.86 18th 374 95.2%
2023 90.09 19th 393 95.2%
2024 92.87 14th 389 96.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.25 11th 395 97.2%
2019 96.14 4th 401 99.0%
2021 93.10 7th 339 97.9%
2022 91.82 10th 388 97.4%
2023 92.39 15th 396 96.2%
2024 94.58 9th 403 97.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.81 9th 398 97.7%
2019 97.94 2nd 411 99.5%
2021 85.22 27th 351 92.3%
2022 85.24 33rd 403 91.8%
2023 95.97 7th 398 98.2%
2024 94.00 12th 405 97.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.03 1st 106 99.1%
2022 76.05 17th 102 83.3%
2023 57.46 37th 98 62.2%
2024 74.56 21st 109 80.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.33 4th 414 99.0%
2019 98.39 1st 412 99.8%
2021 92.33 9th 364 97.5%
2022 94.34 8th 401 98.0%
2023 97.92 6th 398 98.5%
2024 99.00 2nd 402 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 3, 2019

Open Quote ERA is an excellent, challenging, inclusive and supportive educational environment. The teachers at ERA hold students accountable and support them to be their very best. They focus on the whole student, helping them become educationally advanced and a good, kind, well-prepared human being. We were very lucky to find ERA and get in. It was the best decision. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, December 6, 2014

Open Quote A true college preparatory school. Challenging curriculum, small class sizes and committed hard-working staff. Consistently rank in the top in test scores. Administration works very hard. Kids are complimented wherever they go for behavior, appearance and character. A hidden gem in the Twin Cities. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 26, 2010

Open Quote In the past two years, the spirit of this school has declined. There is no longer communication between Director, Teacher or Parent.
Students are allowed to fail without knowledge.
This school has become a disgrace to children wanting to learn and their parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 112 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2006 136 9 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 175 10 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 203
2008 248 11 13 16 3 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 224 7 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2010 257 8 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2011 273 9 11 7 1 2 4 0 307
2012 278 12 13 9 3 1 7 0 323
2013 333 21 23 8 2 0 8 0 395
2014 325 26 41 4 1 0 12 0 409
2015 336 36 50 11 2 0 13 0 448
2016 321 35 58 9 2 0 13 0 438
2017 310 69 86 14 1 0 15 0 495
2018 308 126 86 22 1 0 12 0 555
2019 302 100 94 23 1 0 22 0 542
2020 301 107 111 27 3 0 25 0 574
2021 300 130 122 30 3 0 21 0 606
2022 268 140 128 33 1 0 24 0 594
2023 278 169 144 37 1 0 32 0 661
2024 277 229 136 31 1 0 40 0 714

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 120 8.5 14.1 0
2006 156 11.0 14.2 3.8
2007 203 12.9 15.7 n/a
2008 291 13.6 21.4 0.3
2009 256 17.2 14.9 5.5
2010 283 19.3 14.6 8.5
2011 307 20.9 14.6 16
2012 323 25.8 12.5 15.8
2013 395 22.5 17.4 15.9
2014 409 28.4 14.4 17.6
2015 448 29.0 15.4 19.9
2016 438 31.0 14.1 20.1
2017 495 30.8 16.0 21
2018 555 40.6 13.6 29.4
2019 542 40.5 13.3 24.4
2020 574 36.0 15.9 24.6
2021 606 43.0 14.0 19.3
2022 594 41.1 14.4 19.4
2023 661 42.0 15.7 30.7
2024 714 50.7 14.0 35.7

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 Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 120 8.5 14.1 0
2006 156 11.0 14.2 3.8
2007 203 12.9 15.7 n/a
2008 291 13.6 21.4 0.3
2009 256 17.2 14.9 5.5
2010 283 19.3 14.6 8.5
2011 307 20.9 14.6 16
2012 323 25.8 12.5 15.8
2013 395 22.5 17.4 15.9
2014 409 28.4 14.4 17.6
2015 448 29.0 15.4 19.9
2016 438 31.0 14.1 20.1
2017 495 30.8 16.0 21
2018 555 40.6 13.6 29.4
2019 542 40.5 13.3 24.4
2020 574 36.0 15.9 24.6
2021 606 43.0 14.0 19.3
2022 594 41.1 14.4 19.4
2023 661 42.0 15.7 30.7
2024 714 50.7 14.0 35.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,807

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 14th of 529 Middle schools
 3.2%
Ranks 1st of 492 High schoolsRanks 10th of 476 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)73.967.9
 6%
   6th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)73.967.9
 6%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)83.379.6
 3.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)83.379.6
 3.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)7462.1
 11.9%
   7th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)7462.1
 11.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)70.569.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)70.569.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)72.266.7
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)72.266.7
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)65.660.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)65.660.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)56.748.4
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)56.748.4
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)92.673.6
 19%
   10th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)92.673.6
 19%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)81.360.7
 20.6%
   11th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)81.360.7
 20.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)83.966.7
 17.3%
   End of Course Science (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)83.966.7
 17.3%
   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 Students542661
 22%
African American100169
 69%
American Indian11
Asian94144
 53.2%
Hispanic2337
 60.9%
Pacific Islander00
White302278
 7.9%
Two or More Races2232
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.4%30.7%
 6.4%


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Yes! Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 480 Minnesota high schools.

Students at Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School are 39% White, 32% African American, 19% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 714 students attended Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School.


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