MTS HIGH SCHOOL

www.mtcs.org/

Charter School 176 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

MTS High School (part of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School district) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis. The school is designed for students in grades 9–12 who are seeking a non-traditional, supportive academic environment. By emphasizing a flexible approach to learning, the school aims to help students who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings to earn their diplomas and prepare for life after graduation.

The school is known for its focus on a "small school" culture, which allows for more personalized attention and stronger relationships between students and staff. Their curriculum often integrates hands-on learning, credit recovery options, and a commitment to meeting the individual social-emotional needs of their students. By providing a structured yet inclusive atmosphere, MTS High School strives to engage students who benefit from an alternative educational path that prioritizes both academic achievement and personal development.

176

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MTS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	57
Black	72
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

Black
72 (40.9 %)
Hispanic
57 (32.4 %)
Two or More
28 (15.9 %)
White
15 (8.5 %)
American Indian
4 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch
Phone:	(612)722-9013
Website:	http://www.mtcs.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 7 17

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 46