PARAGON ACADEMY

Paragon Academy is a public high school that is part of the Intermediate School District 287 school district, located in MAPLE GROVE, MN with about 6 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Paragon Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Paragon Academy is a specialized educational facility located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, that operates under the umbrella of Intermediate District 287. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, District 287 serves as a cooperative that provides highly specialized programming for students with unique learning, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The academy is designed to offer a therapeutic and supportive environment tailored to students who require more intensive intervention than what is typically available in a standard public school setting.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on both academic progress and social-emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary team—which often includes special education teachers, social workers, and behavioral specialists—Paragon Academy works to remove barriers to learning for its students. Their programming is rooted in fostering stability and skill-building, with the ultimate goal of helping students successfully navigate their educational journeys and prepare for future transitions.

For more information, contact Paragon Academy at (763) 550-7220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.