Art & Science Academy Middle School

1005 7TH AVENUE COURT NE
ISANTI, MN 55040

Charter School 131 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Art & Science Academy (ASA) in Isanti, Minnesota, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a unique, dual-focused curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with comprehensive arts education. The school is built on the philosophy that combining the discipline of scientific inquiry with the creativity of the arts fosters a well-rounded educational experience. By weaving subjects like music, visual arts, and drama into the daily classroom experience alongside core subjects, ASA aims to develop students who are both analytical thinkers and innovative problem solvers.

At the middle school level, the academy emphasizes a personalized learning environment designed to help students transition from childhood to young adulthood. The school utilizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere to encourage student engagement and academic growth. Beyond the traditional curriculum, the school frequently emphasizes community involvement and collaborative projects, encouraging students to apply their creative and scientific knowledge to real-world contexts within the Isanti community and beyond.

131

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Art & Science Academy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	4
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

White
106 (80.9 %)
Two or More
9 (6.9 %)
Asian
5 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.1 %)
Black
4 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Art and Science Academy
Phone:	(763)444-0342
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 5 39

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 23