Phoenix Academy Charter School

38460 LINCOLN TRAIL SUITE 1
NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056

www.phxacademycharterschool.com/

Charter School 160 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Phoenix Academy Charter School, located in North Branch, Minnesota, is a public charter school that emphasizes a personalized and supportive learning environment for its students. Operating as a tuition-free institution, the school is known for its commitment to smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum that caters to diverse learning styles. By fostering a close-knit community, Phoenix Academy aims to bridge the gap between traditional instruction and individual student needs, encouraging both academic growth and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a significant emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive culture that prioritizes student well-being and character development. As a charter school, it maintains autonomy in its educational programming while remaining accountable to state standards, allowing it to implement innovative teaching strategies. Families in the North Branch area often choose Phoenix Academy for its unique approach to individualized attention and its dedication to preparing students for success beyond the K-12 classroom.

160

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	10
Black	7
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
138 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
10 (6.2 %)
Black
7 (4.4 %)
Two or More
4 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Phoenix Academy Charter School
Phone:	(651)237-0656
Website:	http://www.phxacademycharterschool.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 21

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 1