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School Comparison

Minnesota Connections Academy
vs.
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Minnesota Connections Academy
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
  • Minnesota Connections Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (861 vs. 23).
  • Minnesota Connections Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (522 vs. 63).
  • Minnesota Connections Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (28 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Minnesota Connections Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (861 vs. 23).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Minnesota Connections Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (522 vs. 63).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Minnesota Connections Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (28 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

GREAT RIVER SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than Minnesota Connections Academy (6 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Minnesota Connections Academy reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (7 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Minnesota Connections Academy

4 metrics were reported by Minnesota Connections Academy. Comparable data for GREAT RIVER SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
73%
AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
48
Students per counselor
367:1

Reported Only at GREAT RIVER SCHOOL

2 metrics were reported by GREAT RIVER SCHOOL. Comparable data for Minnesota Connections Academy is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
46
Dual enrollment
0

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Minnesota Connections Academy
$12,991.6
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
$11,933.25
Local revenue share
Minnesota Connections Academy
0.7%
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
6.7%
State revenue share
Minnesota Connections Academy
89%
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
90.5%
Federal revenue share
Minnesota Connections Academy
10.3%
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
2.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Minnesota Connections Academy
28.4%
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
10.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Ramsey County
$81,004
Ramsey County
$81,004
Poverty rate
Ramsey County
12.4%
Ramsey County
12.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Ramsey County
45.5%
Ramsey County
45.5%
Unemployment rate
Ramsey County
2.9%
Ramsey County
2.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.