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Minneapolis Public School District

Minnesota · Public School District
97
Schools
29,205
Students
$26,112
Per-Pupil Spend
+82% nat'l
57.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+5pp vs nat'l
75.6%
Graduation Rate
-10.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Minneapolis Public School District is a public school district in Minnesota serving 29,205 students across 97 schools. It includes 43 elementary, 8 middle, 38 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,112 is above average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (97)
Elementary Schools43 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anishinabe Academy ElementaryPK–05236
ARMATAGE ELEMENTARYPK–05356
BANCROFT ELEMENTARYPK–05369
Barton ElementaryPK–05485
BETHUNE ELEMENTARYPK–05276
BRYN MAWR ELEMENTARYPK–05365
BURROUGHS ELEMENTARYKG–05468
Cityview ElementaryPK–05200
DOWLING ELEMENTARYKG–05297
Early Childhood Special EducationPK–KG444
Ella Baker ElementaryPK–08602
EMERSON ELEMENTARYPK–05502
Field Elementary03–05297
Folwell ElementaryPK–05372
Green Central ElementaryPK–05590
HALE ELEMENTARYKG–02316
Hall Academy ElementaryPK–05206
HIAWATHA ELEMENTARYKG–02228
Hmong International ElementaryPK–05234
Howe Elementary03–05233
Jenny Lind ElementaryPK–05249
KENNY ELEMENTARYKG–05315
KENWOOD ELEMENTARYKG–05381
LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARYKG–02295
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary03–05287
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary02–05356
Lake Nokomis Wenonah ElementaryKG–01179
Las Estrellas ElementaryPK–05336
LORING ELEMENTARYPK–05293
Lucy Laney ElementaryPK–05339
LYNDALE ELEMENTARYPK–05360
Marcy ElementaryPK–05481
MPS Online K-5KG–05121
NELLIE STONE JOHNSON ELEMENTARYPK–05201
NORTHROP ELEMENTARYKG–05365
PILLSBURY ELEMENTARYPK–05373
PRATT ELEMENTARYPK–05202
Seward ElementaryPK–05599
SULLIVAN ELEMENTARYPK–08651
WAITE PARK ELEMENTARYPK–05274
Webster ElementaryPK–05267
Whittier ElementaryPK–05361
Windom ElementaryKG–05371
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andersen Middle06–08872
Anthony Middle06–08763
Anwatin Middle06–08320
Franklin Middle06–08287
Justice Page Middle06–08925
NORTHEAST MIDDLE06–08501
OLSON MIDDLE06–08361
SANFORD MIDDLE06–08738
High Schools38 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALC Extended Day09–120
Basic Skills09–120
CENTER SCHOOL07–1239
Center School Extended07–120
Edison High09–12896
FAIR High09–12339
HARRISON EDUCATION CENTER09–1229
Henry High09–12858
Henry High - SWS09–120
Heritage Academy High09–12105
Longfellow Alternative High07–1256
LORING-NICOLLET HIGH09–1249
Loring-Nicollet High Extended09–120
MENLO PARK ACADEMY09–1254
Menlo Park Academy Extended09–120
MERC09–1264
MERC Extended09–123
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center09–1262
Minneapolis Academy & Career Extend09–120
MPLS H.S. Alternative Program11–120
MPS Online 6-1206–12320
North High09–12487
PLYMOUTH YOUTH CENTER09–1294
Plymouth Youth Center Extended09–127
Roosevelt High09–121,044
Roosevelt High - SWS09–121
South High09–121,466
Southwest High09–121,484
Southwest High - SWS09–120
STADIUM VIEW06–1245
Takoda Prep09–1240
Takoda Prep Extended09–120
TRANSITION PLUS SERVICES12–12226
VOA High09–1271
VOA High Extended09–120
Washburn High09–121,582
WELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH09–12127
Wellstone International High - SWS09–1225
Other Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT/SPECIALPK–PK0
MPS METRO CKG–121
MPS Metro DTKG–1232
MPS METRO HAKG–1224
Prekindergarten NorthPK–PK7
Prekindergarten SouthPK–PK2
RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTERKG–1262
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSEKG–125
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,112+82% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
31%
State
50.3%
Local (property tax)
31.2%
Federal
18.5%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
97
Schools
29,205
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.6%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,112 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 97 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.6%, graduation is 10.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Minneapolis Public School District has 97 public schools, serving a total of 29,205 students.
What is the graduation rate for Minneapolis Public School District?
The graduation rate is 75.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Minneapolis Public School District spend per student?
Minneapolis Public School District spends $26,112 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Minneapolis Public School District?
57% of students in Minneapolis Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Minneapolis Public School District?
No, Minneapolis Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Minneapolis Public School District serve?
Minneapolis Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Minneapolis Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Minneapolis Public School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.