Serving 70 students in grades 6-12, New Heights School Inc. 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 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Heights School Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Heights School Inc.'s student population of 70 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Motto
The mission of New Heights School is to inspire and challenge each individual to reach his or her full potential.
School Rankings
New Heights School Inc. 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 New Heights School Inc. is 0.51, 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)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Heights School Inc.'s ranking?
New Heights School Inc. is ranked #1563 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are New Heights School Inc. often compared to?
New Heights School Inc.is often viewed alongside schools like St. Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr., St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper by visitors of our site.
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 New Heights School Inc.?
The graduation rate of New Heights School Inc. is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Heights School Inc.?
70 students attend New Heights School Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New Heights School Inc. students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Heights School Inc.?
New Heights School Inc. has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Heights School Inc. offer ?
New Heights School Inc. offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Heights School Inc. part of?
New Heights School Inc. is part of New Heights School Inc. School District.
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