Star of the North Academy Charter S

www.snacharterschool.org

Charter School 187 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Star of the North Academy, located in East Bethel, Minnesota, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The academy distinguishes itself through a focus on a rigorous, traditional academic curriculum combined with a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy. By prioritizing foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, the school aims to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, the academy emphasizes character development and parental involvement as central pillars of its community. The school environment is designed to be supportive and focused, encouraging students to develop both personal responsibility and high academic standards. As a tuition-free public charter school, Star of the North Academy operates under a board of directors and provides an alternative educational choice for families in the East Bethel area who are seeking a small-school setting with a clear, consistent instructional focus.

187

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Star of the North Academy Charter S
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	1
Black	87
Asian	38
Two or More	3

Black
87 (46.5 %)
White
58 (31.0 %)
Asian
38 (20.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Star of the North Academy Charter S
Phone:	(763)450-5560
Website:	http://www.snacharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Star of the North Academy Charter S
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	21
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	16
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	13

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Star of the North Academy Charter S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	57.8%
Male	79	42.2%

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