Gentry Academy Charter School

Located in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, within the greater Minneapolis–St. Paul suburban region, Gentry Academy Charter School is an open, independent charter district dedicated to serving students from upper elementary through high school. Operating out of its campus at 1420 County Road E East, the district manages two operational facilities to deliver a continuous educational pathway spanning grades 5 through 12. Its position in a large suburban setting provides an accessible public charter option for Twin Cities families seeking a specialized, community-focused environment that bridges middle school preparation and high school graduation.

According to federal educational statistics for the 2024–2025 academic year, Gentry Academy fosters a tight-knit learning community with a total enrollment of 329 students, comprising 203 male and 126 female learners distributed across its middle and upper grades. To support this student body, the district maintains a robust workforce of roughly 45.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes over 35 FTE classroom teachers alongside more than 10 FTE operational and support staff, ensuring a favorable student-to-teacher environment geared toward individualized instruction and comprehensive student support.