Superior Academy serves 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Superior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Superior Academy's student population of 14 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Superior Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Superior Academy?
The graduation rate of Superior Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Superior Academy?
14 students attend Superior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Superior Academy students are White, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superior Academy?
Superior Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Superior Academy offer ?
Superior Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Academy part of?
Superior Academy is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Superior Academy located?
Superior Academy is located in the Duluth Heights neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Duluth Heights.
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