Below Average
#1743 of 1,992 schools in MN
Metro College Prep
High School · Metro Schools Charter · Minneapolis, MN
A charter high school in Minneapolis, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
620 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Metro College Prep score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Metro College Prep 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 2 OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Banaadir SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Harrison Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| River Bend Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 67 | Compare → |
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.
Metro Schools Charter
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,727NCES 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.
Metro College Prep is listed in METRO SCHOOLS CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metro College Prep
Metro College Prep is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Metro Schools Charter, serving approximately 369 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,743 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metro College Prep
What grades does Metro College Prep serve?
Metro College Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Metro College Prep?
Metro College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro College Prep is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metro College Prep rank in MN?
Metro College Prep ranks #1,743 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Metro College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Metro College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Metro College Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metro College Prep has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Metro College Prep a charter school?
Yes, Metro College Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Metro College Prep a Title I school?
No, Metro College Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metro College Prep?
82.7% of students at Metro College Prep 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (612) 722-2555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55411)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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