The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on New Heights School Inc.
New Heights School Inc. is a single-charter school district in Washington County, Minnesota, serving kindergarten through twelfth grade. It operates two schools under the same charter, but functions as one district entity. With a very small total enrollment, it is among the smallest districts in the county.
Because the student population is so small in each grade, the state suppressed most proficiency results to protect student privacy. Only sixth grade had reportable scores. In math, none of the sixth graders who were tested met the proficiency bar. In reading, a modest share scored at the proficient level. All other grades in math and reading had too few test takers to release results, and science results were likewise suppressed. Across the few grade levels where data could be reported, the overall proficiency index was in the bottom quartile among Washington County’s districts. A parent considering this school will want to talk directly with the staff about academic approaches and how student progress is measured beyond state tests.
Chronic absenteeism is very high, also placing the district in the bottom quartile countywide. This is a soft spot worth exploring in conversation with the school, as it can affect continuity of learning and peer dynamics.
Per-pupil spending sits in the middle range, upper half of county districts, suggesting resources are close to typical for the area.
Student demographics are predominantly white, with a moderate share of Hispanic students and a smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. A very small number of Black students are enrolled. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education identification, and English learner status were not available in the source data, so the full economic and support-needs profile of the student body is unclear. Publicly reported information places the school in Stillwater.
No recent district-level changes such as boundary shifts, program launches, or leadership transitions were found through a search of public sources. The district appears to operate in a steady state, with two school buildings—one likely covering elementary grades and one for the upper grades, though both fall under the same administrative umbrella.
A high school graduation rate was not reported. This may be because the cohort size was too small to report or because the school serves a population that does not follow a traditional four-year path; a family with a high school student should ask about graduation requirements and outcomes directly.
New Heights School Inc. offers a very small, K-12 charter setting that may appeal to families looking for an intimate school community where students are known across grades. However, the limited academic data and the elevated chronic absenteeism rate mean that a parent should seek a fuller picture of the school’s instructional model and daily attendance patterns before making a decision.
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