Venture Academy School District

315 27th Ave. Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3234
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Venture Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 289 students in Venture Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Venture Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
289 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Venture Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#518 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
45%
15-19%
51%
6-9%
41%
75%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.60
% American Indian
12%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
54%
12%
% Black
26%
12%
% White
2%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,131 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,131 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,131
$17,742
Spending / Student
$24,131
$18,463

Best Venture Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Venture Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 27th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Venture Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Venture Online
Charter School
315 27th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Venture Academy School District?
Venture Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 289 students.
What is the rank of Venture Academy School District?
Venture Academy School District is ranked #510 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Venture Academy School District?
54% of Venture Academy School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Venture Academy School District?
Venture Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Venture Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,131 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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