Arcadia Charter School

Arcadia Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1719 Cannon Rd,  Northfield, MN
4.6
3.0
100 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Barbara Wornson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.45

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
29.1%
State Average
31.9%
Science
16.7%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
80.9%
Hispanic
10.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Black
1.7%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public HS Teachers in Minnesota
#6 Best Public MS Teachers in Minnesota
#10 Best Charter HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 14 Students
St. Olaf College 10 Students
Carleton College 9 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 8 Students
Macalester College 8 Students
Hamline University 7 Students
Luther College 7 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 6 Students
St. Catherine University 5 Students
Inver Hills Community College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
English 4 Students
Arts 4 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 4 Students
Zoology and Entomology 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Communications 3 Students
Film and Video Studies 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/2/2019
It is a unique project-based school focusing on the development of the whole child (social-emotional, academic, physical) through experiential and progressive education. Arcadia is intentionally small, creating a vibrant community.
4.0 Junior
5/10/2018
Arcadia may not be much of an academic school, though it does help every kid grow mentally and emotionally. That, to me, is a much more important quality that should be present in all schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
3/12/2025
I honestly can't recommend Arcadia Charter School to anyone. From the moment I stepped on campus, I was met with nothing but disappointment. The teachers seem underqualified and disengaged, rarely providing the support students need to succeed. If you’re looking for an environment that actually prom...
5.0 parent
9/20/2012
We are very impressed with the school comparisons on paper, looking to relocate and going to focus on this school!!

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Arcadia Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1719 Cannon Rd in Northfield, in the Northfield neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 100 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Arcadia Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45. The average ACT score is 28. The average home value in this area is $399,636. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northfield Senior High School, Northfield Area Learning Center, Northfield Extended School Year, and more. Learn more about what Northfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arcadia Charter School.

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