Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12

Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 7-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with an enrollment of 3,021 students. The school is part of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School District, which is ranked 407 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being a virtual school, Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 has consistently underperformed compared to other Minnesota high schools, ranking in the bottom half of the state and maintaining a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. The school's performance is particularly low for White and Multi-racial student groups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Minnesota high schools, while it performs better for African American and English Language Learner student groups, ranking in the top 50%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 61.4% and 84.2%, which is below the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 4.4% to 8.6%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hmong College Prep Academy High School, Gordon Parks High School, Career Pathways, and Great River School, Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 generally performs worse on various metrics, including statewide rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and socioeconomic status. The virtual learning environment may present unique challenges for the school, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who may benefit more from in-person instruction and support.