Sojourner Truth Academy

3820 EMERSON AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412

www.sojournertruthacademy.org

Charter School 383 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sojourner Truth Academy is a public charter school located in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving students in grades K–8. Named in honor of the renowned abolitionist and women's rights activist, the school is deeply committed to social justice, community empowerment, and academic excellence. The academy emphasizes a culturally responsive curriculum that encourages students to embrace their identities, think critically about the world around them, and advocate for positive change in their communities.

In addition to its focus on core academic subjects, Sojourner Truth Academy fosters a supportive and inclusive environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school integrates character development and leadership training into its daily programming, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious citizens. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and local organizations, the academy strives to bridge the opportunity gap and provide its students with the resources, mentorship, and educational foundation necessary for long-term success.

383

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sojourner Truth Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	90
Black	270
Asian	4
Two or More	12

Black
270 (70.5%)
Hispanic
90 (23.5%)
Two or More
12 (3.1%)
White
7 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sojourner Truth Academy
Phone:	(612)588-3599
Website:	http://www.sojournertruthacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 32