ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL

www.arcadiacharterschool.org

Charter School 116 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Arcadia Charter School (often referred to as ARTech) is a public charter school located in Northfield, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning model that emphasizes hands-on, experiential education rather than traditional lecture-based instruction. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive, community-focused environment, Arcadia aims to foster student autonomy, critical thinking, and collaboration, allowing learners to tailor their academic path to their specific interests and goals.

The school is particularly well-known for its integration of arts and technology into its core curriculum. Its educational philosophy is designed to meet the needs of students who may thrive in a non-traditional academic setting, providing a personalized approach that encourages both personal growth and mastery of state standards. Through its partnership with the local community and its commitment to student-led initiatives, Arcadia provides an innovative alternative for families seeking a flexible, creative, and highly individualized middle and high school experience.

116

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	7

White
94 (81.0%)
Hispanic
10 (8.6%)
Two or More
7 (6.0%)
Asian
3 (2.6%)
Black
2 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(507)663-8806
Website:	http://www.arcadiacharterschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 14

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 16