School Overview
**Online 728** is a public, tuition-free online school serving students in grades K–12 as part of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728) in Minnesota. Designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment, the school offers a fully virtual curriculum that allows students to progress at their own pace while receiving support from state-licensed teachers. The program is ideal for students who seek an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, whether they are pursuing independent studies, needing a more flexible schedule, or looking for a specialized academic environment that can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection.

The school emphasizes a blend of independent learning and teacher-led instruction, ensuring that students meet state academic standards while developing essential digital literacy and self-management skills. Students at Online 728 have access to the same resources, extracurricular opportunities, and graduation credentials as those in the district's brick-and-mortar schools, maintaining a strong sense of community despite the remote format. By leveraging digital tools and a robust support system, Online 728 aims to cater to a diverse range of learning styles, helping students achieve their educational goals in a modern, technology-driven way.
75
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Online728 High School
Demographic Student Count
White65
Hispanic3
Black1
Asian1
Two or More5
  • White
    65 (86.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.3 %)
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: Elk River Public School District
Phone: (763)241-3400
Website: http://www.online728.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Online728 High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 99
Grade 1020
Grade 1122
Grade 1224
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Online728 High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4053.3%
Male3546.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)