Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview

Charter School 175 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Lionsgate Academy in Shoreview is a tuition-free public charter school specifically designed to serve students in grades 7–12 who learn differently, with a primary focus on supporting students on the autism spectrum. The school is known for its specialized educational model that integrates rigorous academic instruction with robust social-emotional support. By utilizing a smaller, structured environment, the academy aims to foster a sense of belonging and safety for students who may struggle in traditional, large-scale school settings.

Beyond standard academics, Lionsgate Academy places a heavy emphasis on "life readiness" and transition planning. Their curriculum often includes unique programming centered on executive functioning, social skills development, and independent living skills. The Shoreview campus is part of a broader network of Lionsgate schools in Minnesota that collaborate to provide personalized learning plans, ensuring that every student receives the targeted resources necessary to succeed both inside the classroom and in their future endeavors beyond high school.

175

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

3.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	16
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
111 (63.4 %)
Two or More
25 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
16 (9.1 %)
Black
14 (8.0 %)
Asian
6 (3.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.7 %)

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:	(651)300-2371
Website:	http://lionsgate.academy/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 34

Grade 8 31

Grade 9 34

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 19