Serving 23 students in grades 7-12, Swmetro Lakeside Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Lakeside Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Lakeside Academy's student population of 23 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Lakeside Academy is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
74%
60%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)87%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
The graduation rate of Swmetro Lakeside Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
23 students attend Swmetro Lakeside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Swmetro Lakeside Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Lakeside Academy offer ?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Lakeside Academy part of?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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