Excellent
#192 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 10% in state
Arcadia Charter School
High School · Arcadia Charter School · Northfield, MN
A charter high school in Northfield, MN serving grades 6th – 12th.
1719 CANNON RD, Northfield, MN 55057
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arcadia Charter School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arcadia Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,507/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,521
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,295 | Compare → |
| Northfield Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arcadia Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Arcadia Charter School is listed in ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcadia Charter School
Arcadia Charter School is a public high school in Northfield, MN, part of Arcadia Charter School, serving approximately 100 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcadia Charter School
What grades does Arcadia Charter School serve?
Arcadia Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Arcadia Charter School?
Arcadia Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Charter School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcadia Charter School rank in MN?
Arcadia Charter School ranks #192 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Arcadia Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcadia Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arcadia Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia Charter School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arcadia Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Arcadia Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arcadia Charter School a Title I school?
No, Arcadia Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcadia Charter School?
33.0% of students at Arcadia Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (507) 663-8806
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 55057)
- 25,458
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55057; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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