MNVSS

www.mnvss.org/

111 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the location and official school records, **MNVSS** stands for the **Minnesota Valley School of Choice**, located in Hendricks, Minnesota.

The Minnesota Valley School of Choice is a specialized educational facility that functions as an area learning center. It is designed to provide an alternative path to graduation for students who may not thrive in a traditional large-classroom setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, personalized learning plans, and a flexible environment, aiming to support students who are at risk of dropping out or who simply need a different approach to successfully earn their high school diploma.

Because the school operates within the Hendricks Public School District, it emphasizes small class sizes and close mentorship between students and staff. By offering a more individualized curriculum, the school helps students overcome academic or personal barriers, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce upon graduation.

111

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MNVSS
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
87 (78.4%)
Hispanic
14 (12.6%)
Two or More
4 (3.6%)
Black
2 (1.8%)
Asian
2 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	HENDRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)203-3425
Website:	http://www.mnvss.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 7 2

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 50