Spero Academy

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.
148
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spero Academy
Demographic Student Count
White63
Hispanic19
Black40
Asian13
Two or More11
American Indian2
  • White
    63 (42.6%)
  • Black
    40 (27.0%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (12.8%)
  • Asian
    13 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (7.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spero Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten26
Grade 120
Grade 218
Grade 321
Grade 421
Grade 523
Grade 619
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spero Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3624.3%
Male11275.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)