INTEGRATED ARTS ACADEMY

iaa.district112.org

59 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Integrated Arts Academy (IAA), located in Chaska, Minnesota, is a specialized elementary school within the Eastern Carver County School District (District 112). The school is defined by its commitment to "arts integration," an educational approach where dance, music, theater, and visual arts are woven directly into the core curriculum. Instead of treating the arts as separate subjects, the academy uses creative expression as a primary vehicle for students to explore, understand, and demonstrate mastery in traditional academic areas like math, science, and literacy.

By fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, the Integrated Arts Academy aims to build critical thinking skills, academic engagement, and emotional intelligence in its students. The school emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and performance opportunities, encouraging students to become active participants in their education. As part of a larger public school district, IAA provides a unique environment for families seeking a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on artistic development and whole-child growth.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTEGRATED ARTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	6
Black	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
46 (78.0%)
Hispanic
6 (10.2%)
Black
4 (6.8%)
Two or More
2 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Phone:	(952)556-6200
Website:	http://iaa.district112.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 4

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 19