INSIGHT SCHOOL OF MINNESOTA

5910 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430

(763)560-1905

insight.bccs286.org/

509 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Insight School of Minnesota (ISMN) is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades 6–12 across the state. Designed specifically for students who may have struggled in a traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on credit recovery and individualized support. By utilizing a virtual platform, ISMN provides students with the flexibility to learn at their own pace while still meeting all state academic standards, making it an ideal choice for those who need a non-traditional path to high school graduation.

Beyond its core curriculum, Insight School of Minnesota places a heavy emphasis on student success through a supportive mentorship model. The school pairs students with dedicated teachers and counselors who monitor progress, provide academic intervention, and offer social-emotional support. By combining a flexible online structure with a robust support system, ISMN aims to help students who have fallen behind get back on track and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary education or the workforce.

509

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INSIGHT SCHOOL OF MINNESOTA
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	72
Black	91
Asian	9
Two or More	40
American Indian	16

White
281 (55.2%)
Black
91 (17.9%)
Hispanic
72 (14.1%)
Two or More
40 (7.9%)
American Indian
16 (3.1%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brooklyn Center Community Schools
Phone:	(763)560-1905
Website:	http://insight.bccs286.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 44

Grade 9 62

Grade 10 87

Grade 11 112

Grade 12 161