Academic Excellence Online

www.academicexcellenceonline.org

83 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the school:

Academic Excellence Online (AEO) is a public, tuition-free online charter school headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. Designed to offer a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom, the school serves students throughout the state of Minnesota. By leveraging digital platforms, AEO provides a personalized educational experience that allows students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to state-certified teachers and a comprehensive curriculum.

The school is particularly well-suited for students who require a non-traditional academic environment, such as those balancing extracurricular commitments, those who prefer independent study, or students seeking a more customized approach to learning. By utilizing a virtual framework, Academic Excellence Online emphasizes accessibility and individualized support, aiming to ensure that all enrolled students meet Minnesota’s academic standards while developing the self-discipline and digital literacy skills necessary for future success.

Total Students

5.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academic Excellence Online
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
69 (83.1 %)
Two or More
9 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (2.4 %)
Black
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)336-8766
Website:	http://www.academicexcellenceonline.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 36