Twin Cities International Schools

District Overview
Located at 277 12th Avenue North in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Twin Cities International Schools is an active independent charter district operating within the vibrant urban core of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district serves a total of 921 students across two operational school facilities, offering a continuous educational pathway from kindergarten through eighth grade. Set within a large city environment, the district cultivates a dedicated learning community comprising 474 female and 447 male students, delivering targeted elementary and middle school programming focused on foundational academic growth and developmental support.

To sustain its academic offerings and student body, Twin Cities International Schools maintains a strong professional staff context totaling approximately 183 full-time equivalent employees. The instructional core is anchored by roughly 103 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in an attentive student-to-teacher ratio of approximately nine to one that fosters personalized learning and meaningful classroom interactions. This teaching force is reinforced by 18 instructional aides and over 62 dedicated support personnel, providing holistic operational and academic assistance across all grade levels. Families, prospective students, and education researchers seeking further information about district governance, curriculum, and community initiatives can explore their online portal at twincitiesinternationalschool.org.
2
Total Schools
921
Total Students
102.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twin Cities International Schools
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic2
Black918
Two or More1
  • Black
    918 (99.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Twin Cities International Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:2
Students:921*
Teachers (FTE):102.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.0
Schools in Twin Cities International Schools
Found 2 Schools