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Banaadir Secondary

High School · Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minneapolis, MN

A Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch charter high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

Charter

1201 BRYANT AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-6.73 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$12,992
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Banaadir Secondary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 12% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Banaadir Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,330/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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

$53,368

Median home value

$233,500

Median rent

$1,220/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

52.1%

Poverty rate

26.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Metro 2 OnlineCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–120.5 mi192Compare →
Metro College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified4.59–120.5 mi369Compare →
North HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.5 mi509Compare →
Harrison Education CenterEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.7 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$12,992NCES 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.

Banaadir Secondary is listed in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Banaadir Secondary

Banaadir Secondary is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch, serving approximately 112 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,935 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Banaadir Secondary

What grades does Banaadir Secondary serve?

Banaadir Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Banaadir Secondary?

Banaadir Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Secondary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Banaadir Secondary rank in MN?

Banaadir Secondary ranks #1,935 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Banaadir Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Banaadir Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Banaadir Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Banaadir Secondary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Banaadir Secondary a charter school?

Yes, Banaadir Secondary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Banaadir Secondary a Title I school?

No, Banaadir Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banaadir Secondary?

98.2% of students at Banaadir Secondary 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
112
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
Area population (ZIP 55411)
29,719
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
30.1
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 55411; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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