North Education Center Academy

40 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

North Education Center Academy (NECA), located in New Hope, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operated by Intermediate District 287. The school serves students with unique learning needs, focusing on providing a highly supportive and structured environment for those who may have struggled in traditional mainstream school settings. By utilizing small class sizes and personalized academic planning, the academy aims to bridge the gap for students who require additional social-emotional support or alternative pathways to meet their graduation requirements.

As part of the District 287 cooperative, NECA emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates rigorous academics with comprehensive student services. The school prioritizes trauma-informed practices and behavioral health, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to overcome personal and academic barriers. Through its commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive community, North Education Center Academy strives to empower its students to develop the self-advocacy and essential skills needed to transition successfully into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Education Center Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	4
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
22 (55.0 %)
White
5 (12.5 %)
Two or More
5 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (10.0 %)
Asian
3 (7.5 %)
American Indian
1 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Intermediate School District 287
Phone:	(763)550-7257
Website:	http://district287.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 10 2

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 29