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Minnesota Virtual Academy High School vs. Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12

Should you attend Minnesota Virtual Academy High School or Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
1350 Energy Lane Suite 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Minnesota Virtual Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 777 students in grades 9-12, Minnesota Virtual Academy High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,021 students in grades 7-12, Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 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 13% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
777 students
3,021 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
35:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#944 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1386 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
75%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Minnesota Virtual Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Minnesota Virtual Academy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
287
Grade 8 Students
-
404
Grade 9 Students
141
406
Grade 10 Students
173
508
Grade 11 Students
202
655
Grade 12 Students
261
761

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Houston Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Minnesota Virtual Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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