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#1373 of 1,992 schools in MN
Venture Academy High School
High School · Venture Academy · Minneapolis, MN
A charter high school in Minneapolis, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
315 27TH AVE. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Venture Academy High School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Venture Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$47,004
Median home value
$454,200
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
40%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mts Pease AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Avalon SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 176 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Venture Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,756NCES 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.
Venture Academy High School is listed in Venture Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Venture Academy High School
Venture Academy High School is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Venture Academy, serving approximately 226 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,373 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Venture Academy High School
What grades does Venture Academy High School serve?
Venture Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Venture Academy High School?
Venture Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venture Academy High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Venture Academy High School rank in MN?
Venture Academy High School ranks #1,373 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Venture Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Venture Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Venture Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Venture Academy High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Venture Academy High School a charter school?
Yes, Venture Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Venture Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Venture Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venture Academy High School?
99.6% of students at Venture Academy High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.9%
- Phone
- (612) 345-9040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55414)
- 33,739
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 22.9
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 55414; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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