Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka

5605 GREEN CIRCLE DRIVE
MINNETONKA, MN 55343

www.lionsgateacademy.org

Charter School 154 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Lionsgate Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, specifically designed to serve students in grades 7–12, with a primary focus on supporting those on the autism spectrum. The school utilizes a personalized learning model that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, aiming to create an inclusive environment where neurodivergent students can thrive. By maintaining smaller class sizes and integrating specialized support services, the school fosters a community that prioritizes individual student needs over a "one-size-fits-all" approach to education.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lionsgate Academy places a strong emphasis on life skills and transition planning to prepare students for life after high school. Their curriculum is bolstered by a variety of extracurricular activities and a supportive staff trained in meeting the unique educational requirements of their student body. Ultimately, the school serves as a specialized educational partner for families seeking a structured yet flexible setting that encourages student independence, self-advocacy, and academic success.

154

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

4.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	10
Black	16
Asian	6
Two or More	17

White
105 (68.2 %)
Two or More
17 (11.0 %)
Black
16 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (6.5 %)
Asian
6 (3.9 %)

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:	LIONSGATE ACADEMY
Phone:	(612)217-0436
Website:	http://www.lionsgateacademy.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
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 24

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 24