SUPERIOR ACADEMY

20 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Superior Academy, located at 215 N 1st Ave E in Duluth, Minnesota, is a specialized educational institution that functions as a project-based learning school. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the academy is designed to offer a flexible, personalized alternative to the traditional classroom setting. Its mission centers on providing a supportive environment for students who may benefit from individualized pacing, smaller class sizes, and a curriculum that emphasizes real-world application and hands-on projects.

The school is part of the Duluth Public Schools district and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of students who seek a different approach to their academic journey. By focusing on student-driven learning and fostering strong relationships between students and staff, Superior Academy aims to help its attendees develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success. Its downtown Duluth location provides a unique urban backdrop for learning, further integrating the student experience with the local community.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUPERIOR ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	2

White
18 (90.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (10.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)336-8955
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 2 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 6

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 4