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Menlo Park Academy

1700 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 56 students in grades 9-12, Menlo Park Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Menlo Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Menlo Park Academy's student population of 56 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Menlo Park Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(17-18)
<50%
58%
(16-17)
<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
43%
12%
White
14%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Menlo Park Academy?
The graduation rate of Menlo Park Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Menlo Park Academy?
56 students attend Menlo Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Menlo Park Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Menlo Park Academy offer ?
Menlo Park Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Menlo Park Academy part of?
Menlo Park Academy is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Menlo Park Academy located?
Menlo Park Academy is located in the Bottineau neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Bottineau.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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