EL COLEGIO CHARTER SCHOOL

EL COLEGIO CHARTER SCHOOL
4137 BLOOMINGTON AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Charter School 83 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
El Colegio Charter School, located on Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis, is a unique educational institution specifically designed to serve the needs of the Latino community and students who thrive in a culturally affirming, bilingual environment. Operating as a public charter school, it focuses on providing a rigorous academic program that is deeply rooted in Chicano/Latino culture, history, and community engagement. The school is known for its small-classroom setting, which allows for personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for students who may have struggled in larger, traditional school environments.

The school’s mission centers on the concept of *comunidad*, fostering a space where students can bridge the gap between their cultural heritage and their future academic and career aspirations. By integrating social justice themes and hands-on learning experiences, El Colegio aims to empower its students to become leaders within their own community. Its pedagogical approach emphasizes both English and Spanish language development, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for post-secondary education while remaining connected to their cultural identity.
83
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    78 (94.0%)
  • White
    2 (2.4%)
  • Black
    2 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: EL COLEGIO CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (612)728-5728
Website: http://www.el-colegio.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 40
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio