Venture Academy

Venture Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
315 27th Ave SE,  Minneapolis, MN
4.2
5.0
226 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jon Bacal
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
73%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
26
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
94.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
75.7%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
108:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Hispanic
64.1%
Black
22.4%
Native American
7.6%
Two or more races
3.6%
White
2.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 15 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 14 Students
Augsburg University 13 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 12 Students
Hamline University 11 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 9 Students
St. Olaf College 9 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 8 Students
Minneapolis College 8 Students
Carleton College 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Criminology 9 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Sociology 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Entrepreneurship 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/17/2019
I've been attending Venture Academy for almost 6 years and have gotten so many leadership opportunities and learned to be more personable since going to school here.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
7/22/2021
My 3 kids have been @ venture for 6 school years..they will all be seniors in the fall,a big thank you to all the staff at venture,you guys have supported my whole family in so many ways. And a special thanks to the special education team and MrLawton who goes above and beyond for the students as we...

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Venture Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Minneapolis, MN and is served by the Venture Academy in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 226 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Venture Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 73%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $452,869. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jennings Experiential High School, Avalon School, MTS Secondary School, and more. Learn more about what Minneapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Venture Academy.

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