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#1662 of 1,992 schools in MN

Plymouth Youth Center

High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2210 OLIVER AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 15.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness1.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate15%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio74:1
District spending per student$21,839

Students at Plymouth Youth Center score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 17% (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 25 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.3%

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 Plymouth Youth Center 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 73Very 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
Plymouth Youth Center ExtendedEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi5Compare →
Minneapolis Academy & Career CenterEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.5 mi63Compare →
Mps Online 6-12Enrollment path unverified5.56–120.5 mi318Compare →
North HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.6 mi509Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Minneapolis Public School District

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#64 of 78
District spending per student
$21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Plymouth Youth Center is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Plymouth Youth Center

Plymouth Youth Center is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 74 students in grades 9th-12th with a 74:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plymouth Youth Center

What grades does Plymouth Youth Center serve?

Plymouth Youth Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Plymouth Youth Center?

Plymouth Youth Center has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Youth Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Youth Center is 74:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plymouth Youth Center rank in MN?

Plymouth Youth Center ranks #1,662 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Plymouth Youth Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Plymouth Youth Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Plymouth Youth Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth Youth Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Plymouth Youth Center a charter school?

No, Plymouth Youth Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Plymouth Youth Center a Title I school?

No, Plymouth Youth Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plymouth Youth Center?

97.3% of students at Plymouth Youth Center 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
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
74:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
4-Year Graduation
15.0%
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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