Spero Academy
Charter School
148 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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**Spero Academy (Minneapolis, MN)**
Spero Academy is a public charter school located in Northeast Minneapolis that specializes in serving students in grades K–8, with a particular focus on those with special education needs. The school utilizes an individualized approach to learning, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of essential life skills. Their model often integrates therapeutic support and a structured environment designed to foster social-emotional growth, aiming to provide an inclusive space where students who may struggle in traditional settings can thrive.
**Fraser Academy (Minneapolis, MN)**
Fraser Academy is an independent, tuition-based private school that focuses exclusively on students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Unlike traditional private schools, Fraser Academy employs a specialized curriculum rooted in the Orton-Gillingham approach and other multisensory teaching methods. The school is known for its small class sizes and a highly individualized instructional style that helps students develop compensatory strategies to overcome learning barriers, ultimately preparing them for a return to mainstream academic environments or college readiness.
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**Note:** If you are researching schools for a student, it is important to distinguish between these two: **Spero Academy** is a tuition-free public charter school, while **Fraser Academy** is a private, tuition-based institution. You may want to double-check which school aligns with your specific needs.
Here is a summary based on the actual entities:
**Spero Academy (Minneapolis, MN)**
Spero Academy is a public charter school located in Northeast Minneapolis that specializes in serving students in grades K–8, with a particular focus on those with special education needs. The school utilizes an individualized approach to learning, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of essential life skills. Their model often integrates therapeutic support and a structured environment designed to foster social-emotional growth, aiming to provide an inclusive space where students who may struggle in traditional settings can thrive.
**Fraser Academy (Minneapolis, MN)**
Fraser Academy is an independent, tuition-based private school that focuses exclusively on students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Unlike traditional private schools, Fraser Academy employs a specialized curriculum rooted in the Orton-Gillingham approach and other multisensory teaching methods. The school is known for its small class sizes and a highly individualized instructional style that helps students develop compensatory strategies to overcome learning barriers, ultimately preparing them for a return to mainstream academic environments or college readiness.
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**Note:** If you are researching schools for a student, it is important to distinguish between these two: **Spero Academy** is a tuition-free public charter school, while **Fraser Academy** is a private, tuition-based institution. You may want to double-check which school aligns with your specific needs.
148
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 40 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White63 (42.6%)
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Black40 (27.0%)
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Hispanic19 (12.8%)
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Asian13 (8.8%)
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Two or More11 (7.4%)
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American Indian2 (1.4%)
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: | Spero Academy |
| Phone: | (612)465-8600 |
| Website: | http://www.spero.academy/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 148 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 43 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
26
Grade 1
20
Grade 2
18
Grade 3
21
Grade 4
21
Grade 5
23
Grade 6
19
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Grade 1 | 20 |
| Grade 2 | 18 |
| Grade 3 | 21 |
| Grade 4 | 21 |
| Grade 5 | 23 |
| Grade 6 | 19 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 36 | 24.3% |
| Male | 112 | 75.7% |
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