CENTER SCHOOL

CENTER SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Minneapolis Public School District school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 35 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, CENTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

CENTER SCHOOL, located at 2421 Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. It is designed to serve students who require a more supportive or alternative learning environment than what is typically found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students who may be at risk of academic failure or who have struggled in larger, conventional school environments to get back on track toward graduation.

The school’s curriculum and programs are tailored to meet the specific social, emotional, and academic needs of its student population. Beyond core academics, CENTER SCHOOL prioritizes a supportive culture that emphasizes behavioral growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By maintaining close communication with families and leveraging the resources of the broader Minneapolis school district, the institution strives to provide a stable, focused path for students to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.

For more information, contact CENTER SCHOOL at (612) 721-1655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.