917 New Chance serves 3 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 New Chance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
917 New Chance's student population of 3 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of 917 New Chance is 0.45, 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.
Black
67%
12%
White
33%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend 917 New Chance?
3 students attend 917 New Chance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of 917 New Chance students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does 917 New Chance offer ?
917 New Chance offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 New Chance part of?
917 New Chance is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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