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Arcadia Charter School vs. Faribault Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Arcadia Charter School
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Faribault Senior High School
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Arcadia Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 100 students in grades 6-12, Arcadia Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 961 students in grades 9-12, Faribault Senior High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
100 students
961 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcadia Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Faribault Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcadia Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Faribault Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcadia Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Faribault Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arcadia Charter School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Faribault Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Faribault Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#472 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
#1560 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcadia Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Faribault Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faribault Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Faribault Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faribault Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Faribault Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faribault Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Faribault Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 50% in MN)
85%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arcadia Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Arcadia Charter School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Faribault Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Faribault Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arcadia Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Faribault Senior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
8
-
Grade 7 Students
15
-
Grade 8 Students
13
-
Grade 9 Students
20
278
Grade 10 Students
13
235
Grade 11 Students
16
232
Grade 12 Students
15
216

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arcadia Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Arcadia Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Faribault Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Faribault Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcadia Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arcadia Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Faribault Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Faribault Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arcadia Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arcadia Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Faribault Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Faribault Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arcadia Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arcadia Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Faribault Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Faribault Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arcadia Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arcadia Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Faribault Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Faribault Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arcadia Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arcadia Charter School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Faribault Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Faribault Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.36
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arcadia Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arcadia Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Faribault Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Faribault Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arcadia Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arcadia Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Faribault Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Faribault Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arcadia Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arcadia Charter School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Faribault Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Faribault Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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