This is the first in a series of articles profiling
the high schools of the Minneapolis Public Schools, giving academic performance,
student population data, and contact information. This and many other recent and looming
articles foreshadow matters covered in my book, Fundamentals of an Excellent Liberal Arts Education, due in
complete form very soon, in November 2018.
As you evaluate the academic results, be aware
that the top score on the ACT is 36 and that a score of 18 represents very
minimal college readiness, that a score of 21 indicates possible readiness,
that selective institutions expect a score of 25, and that highly selective institutions
expect scores in the 28-36 range; best
chance for scholarships and good financial aid packages going to those students
scoring in the 28-36 range on the ACT.
A student who scores below 18 on the ACT is
most likely to struggle even if gaining college or university acceptance and
will be in danger of dropping out; this applies
also to many students who score in the 18-21 range. Academic viability as a college or university
student typically is associated with a score of 21 or higher on the ACT. Students achieving below a score of 18, and
many who score in the 18-21 range, will need to take remedial courses once
matriculating on a college or university campus. Very few graduates of the Minneapolis Public
Schools are prepared for success at the college or university level. One-third of MPS graduates need remediation
once matriculating on a college or university campus.
Here is the profile for North Academy of Arts
and Communications, one of two schools generally known collectively as North
High School and located together on the campus at 1500 James Avenue North:
North Academy of Arts and Communications
Academic Performance
Mean Score on ACT >>>>> 15.6
Percentage of Students Proficient on the
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs),
Academic Years ending in 2014, 2015, 2016,
2017
North
2014 2015
2016 2017
Math 2% 16%
2% -----
Reading 23%
9% 3% 11%
Science -----
10% 5% -----
Student Population
Enrollment:
216
Percentage
of Percentage of
Enrollment
at Site Enrollment
Districtwide
Native American 1% 4%
African American 86% 39%
Asian American 3%
8%
Hispanic American 2% 18%
White American 8%
31%
English Learners 3% 19%
Receiving Free or 87% 62%
Reduced Price Lunch
Receiving Special 29% 16%
Education Services
Contact Information
1500 James Avenue North
Minneapolis
MN 55411
Grades 9-12
Principal:
Shawn Harris-Berry
Hours:
8:05 AM-3:05 PM
Phone:
612-668-1700
FAX:
612-668-1770
Website:
north.mpls.k12.mn.us
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