Serving 72 students in grades 7-12, Dream Technical 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dream Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dream Technical Academy's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Dream Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dream Technical Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
61%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- DREAM is a tuition-free, 7th-12thgrade public charterschool. DREAM's vision is to provide a project-based learning experience built on relationships where student passions and interests drive learning toward becoming flexible problem solvers, effective leaders, and responsible citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dream Technical Academy's ranking?
Dream Technical Academy is ranked #1563 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dream Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Dream Technical Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dream Technical Academy?
72 students attend Dream Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dream Technical Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dream Technical Academy?
Dream Technical Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dream Technical Academy offer ?
Dream Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dream Technical Academy part of?
Dream Technical Academy is part of Technical Academies Of Minnesota School District.
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