Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Summary:

Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with a relatively small student population of 154 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges compared to nearby high-performing schools like Edina Senior High and PIM Arts High School.

Lionsgate Academy has a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.3, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school has struggled with low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 13.6% to 31.8% over the past five years, significantly lower than the nearby high-performing schools. Additionally, Lionsgate Academy's students perform significantly below the state averages in proficiency on the MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (24.03% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Lionsgate Academy's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, and its SchoolDigger rating has remained at 2 stars out of 5 for the past three years, indicating consistent underperformance. While the school appears to be doing a better job serving its special education students, its overall performance is low, especially in comparison to the high-performing schools located in close proximity, such as Edina Senior High and Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 5605 Green Circle Drive
       Minnetonka, MN  55343-8888


(612) 217-0436

District: Lionsgate Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $55,991 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.3 Help
Number of students:  154

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
Two or more races:
11.0%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka ranks better than 65.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.63. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), two or more races (11%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lionsgate Academy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka is 4.3. 2 high schools in the Lionsgate Academy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka employs 35.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka is $55,991, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Lionsgate Academy School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka:

SchoolDigger ranks Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka 189th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka 277th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lionsgate Academy 244th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 12.94 429th 478 10.3%
2012 8.34 428th 469 8.7%
2013 19.34 413th 488 15.4%
2014 22.17 410th 490 16.3%
2015 12.66 455th 516 11.8%
2016 6.92 469th 508 7.7%
2017 19.71 440th 523 15.9%
2018 18.12 444th 518 14.3%
2019 32.80 381st 533 28.5%
2021 43.91 292nd 521 44.0%
2022 43.01 309th 520 40.6%
2023 45.85 289th 529 45.4%
2024 61.67 189th 545 65.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.71 95th 253 62.5%
2019 84.39 21st 282 92.6%
2021 86.55 11th 260 95.8%
2022 82.73 25th 288 91.3%
2023 82.90 24th 298 91.9%
2024 87.36 18th 307 94.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.80 377th 438 13.9%
2019 41.29 284th 454 37.4%
2021 30.60 314th 437 28.1%
2022 35.52 317th 476 33.4%
2023 44.65 259th 464 44.2%
2024 60.88 164th 479 65.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.32 385th 428 10.0%
2019 23.14 367th 428 14.3%
2021 45.33 226th 422 46.4%
2022 33.03 310th 438 29.2%
2023 26.62 357th 436 18.1%
2024 50.31 203rd 440 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

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Rank History for all high school students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 45.11 353rd 545 35.2%
2012 18.39 412th 539 23.6%
2013 26.22 393rd 534 26.4%
2014 19.22 390th 483 19.3%
2015 23.19 391st 504 22.4%
2016 31.48 362nd 489 26.0%
2017 21.70 388th 489 20.7%
2018 15.99 398th 494 19.4%
2019 26.95 380th 492 22.8%
2021 19.19 368th 428 14.0%
2022 48.97 269th 472 43.0%
2023 45.87 271st 476 43.1%
2024 46.63 277th 480 42.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.71 72nd 195 63.1%
2019 59.76 75th 220 65.9%
2021 40.77 107th 173 38.2%
2022 75.51 30th 214 86.0%
2023 73.24 36th 216 83.3%
2024 70.55 45th 221 79.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.17 348th 401 13.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.90 364th 398 8.5%
2019 23.02 342nd 411 16.8%
2021 25.19 295th 351 16.0%
2022 57.64 170th 403 57.8%
2023 42.01 253rd 398 36.4%
2024 35.06 277th 405 31.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.08 375th 414 9.4%
2019 18.58 356th 412 13.6%
2021 26.49 305th 364 16.2%
2022 48.25 235th 401 41.4%
2023 48.17 221st 398 44.5%
2024 41.65 258th 402 35.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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by a parent
Friday, September 3, 2021

Open Quote Absolutely love the school it is the school with mostly kids on autism spectrum. My boys have excelled made friends have improved their academics the teachers and staff are amazing Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 5, 2015

Open Quote It has been a great place for my son to thrive. He was lost in his old school. This school really meets the kids where they are and brings them to where they need to be. I also love the social skills immersion they have here. It really helps kids on the spectrum figure it all out. I love Lionsgate Academy! Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, March 29, 2015

Open Quote This charter school serves students with special needs, particularly Autism. Lionsgate Academy does a great job individualizing educational plans for each of it's students and the staff and students are sincerely grateful to be working together. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Open Quote This school can not be compared to any other public school. They do an outstanding job helping students with high functioning Autism learn in a setting that allows them to excel. The smaller class sizes and teaching styles let these students achieve their potential. My son feels as if he is finally understood and he feels like he belongs and can acheive what he sets his mind to. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 67 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2010 91 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2011 117 6 1 5 1 0 5 0 135
2012 125 6 1 3 1 0 7 0 143
2013 135 6 1 2 0 0 7 0 151
2014 145 6 2 1 0 0 7 0 161
2015 119 3 4 2 0 0 8 0 136
2016 102 4 3 3 0 0 9 0 121
2017 114 7 5 2 0 0 7 0 135
2018 117 11 9 2 0 0 10 0 149
2019 111 12 9 4 0 0 9 0 145
2020 109 14 9 5 0 0 11 0 148
2021 104 15 6 6 0 0 16 0 147
2022 101 14 7 9 0 0 18 0 149
2023 105 16 6 10 0 0 17 0 154

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 71 n/a n/a 12.7
2010 94 16.9 5.5 22.3
2011 135 26.3 5.1 18.5
2012 143 36.1 3.9 16.8
2013 151 36.2 4.1 16.6
2014 161 39.8 4.0 19.9
2015 136 35.0 3.8 14
2016 121 36.0 3.3 12.4
2017 135 33.7 3.9 12.6
2018 149 37.3 3.9 15.4
2019 145 37.6 3.8 17.9
2020 148 37.8 3.9 15.5
2021 147 41.1 3.5 13.6
2022 149 34.4 4.3 16.8
2023 154 35.4 4.3 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 71 n/a n/a 12.7
2010 94 16.9 5.5 22.3
2011 135 26.3 5.1 18.5
2012 143 36.1 3.9 16.8
2013 151 36.2 4.1 16.6
2014 161 39.8 4.0 19.9
2015 136 35.0 3.8 14
2016 121 36.0 3.3 12.4
2017 135 33.7 3.9 12.6
2018 149 37.3 3.9 15.4
2019 145 37.6 3.8 17.9
2020 148 37.8 3.9 15.5
2021 147 41.1 3.5 13.6
2022 149 34.4 4.3 16.8
2023 154 35.4 4.3 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $55,990

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 381st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 289th of 529 Middle schools
 16.9%
Ranks 380th of 492 High schoolsRanks 271st of 476 High schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)30.418.2
 12.3%
   7th Grade Math (Lionsgate Academy)26.319
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)43.550
 6.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Lionsgate Academy)36.831.6
 5.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)31.830
 1.8%
   8th Grade Math (Lionsgate Academy)28.223.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)5030
 20%
   8th Grade Reading (Lionsgate Academy)42.127.7
 14.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)36.430
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Lionsgate Academy)35.928.3
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)35.750
 14.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Lionsgate Academy)31.848.2
 16.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)15.419.2
 3.8%
   11th Grade Math (Lionsgate Academy)14.315.7
 1.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka)41.443.6
 2.2%
   End of Course Science (Lionsgate Academy)35.643.2
 7.6%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.445.6
 8.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students145154
 6.2%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White111105
 5.4%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.9%24%
 6.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 154 students attended Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka.

Students at Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka are 68% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka ranks 277th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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