Northeast College Prep

Grades:
K-8
Cost:
Northeast College Prep is a tuition-free public charter school.
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 7:35AM-2:15PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Charter

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Below Average

About

About Us

Northeast College Prep (NECP) is a small K-8 public charter school in Northeast Minneapolis. They believe every child has the potential for greatness. NECP fosters a safe, welcoming environment where students build confidence, feel a strong sense of belonging, & are inspired to reach their full potential. Their mission is to empower each student academically, socially, & emotionally. With a strong college prep mindset, the school teaches students to set goals & to work toward them with purpose & determination. NECP celebrates & respects the diverse languages & cultures of school families, building lasting partnerships that grow over time. Siblings receive priority enrollment, & transportation is provided to support access for all. Through strong relationships & a commitment to excellence, the school is dedicated to inspiring greatness & empowering bright futures for every child.

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Arabic, Spanish, Somali

Extra programming

NECP currently partners with Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES) to provide after-school programming for students that focuses on math & social-emotional learning. This is a free program for NECP students.

Uniforms

Students who attend Northeast College Prep are required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact Jocelynne Calle at (612) 248-8240 or enrollment@northeastcollegeprep.org.

Students at this school

Students, by population (282 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    1%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    57%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    36%
  • Two or more races
    1%
  • White
    5%
  • English Language Learner
    50%
  • From a Low Income Background
    95%
  • Special Education
    15%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (25 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    5%
  • Black or African American
    5%
  • Hispanic
    14%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    76%

Average student to teacher ratio

11:1

Academics

Below Average

Academic performance rating

Below Average

Academic programming

NECP is known for challenging & unique academics. English & Math classes support each student’s growth. Students take one elective in Spanish, Arabic, art, music, & physical education every day, along with weekly school library visits & recess for all grades.

Special education programming

NECP provides programming & support for students with 504s & IEPs.

Curricula

NECP uses Arts & Letters for English Language Arts. They use Bridges & Desmos for Mathematics.

English language learner programming

Over half of the students at NECP speak a language other than English at home. Some of these students qualify for the English Language Development program. Students are supported by classroom teachers who are trained in specific strategies to teach English Language learners. Students who qualify receive instruction from ESL-licensed teachers in co-teaching or small group models. All students who qualify for English Language Development take a yearly test to assess their progress in reading, writing, speaking, & listening in English.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 12%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 22%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

3 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 34%

4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 41%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

Northeast College Prep students are empowered with strong academic skills & knowledge, social & emotional intelligence, deeply developed personal talents, commitment to the common good, ongoing support from the NECP community, & a deep love of learning. NECP graduates thrive in their local, national, & international communities in a wide range of professional fields.
NECP’s success will serve as proof that all students, regardless of their background, flourish when a school’s entire staff deeply believes in their potential & fully commits to the success of each & every one of them.

Recess

Every student at NECP has a daily recess time. Teachers provide supervision for recess to ensure that students are safe & included.

Discipline Policy

Learning is more than just academic skills. NECP believes that students will be more successful if: their school culture is calm & positive; teachers deliberately teach social skills two to three times a week; the classroom & school community is built to ensure that every student belongs; & the school is intentional about teaching everyone to work with different people. For NECP, the social curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum.
NECP teaches students how to be great people, along with being great students. At NECP, teachers intentionally develop strong communities in their classes by modeling, teaching, & problem-solving how to work with one another. The entire school utilizes non-verbal strategies (Catalyst) to preserve relationships & manage their behavior. They use the Responsive Classroom philosophy & are committed to training all teachers in this approach to teach intrinsic motivation. NECP’s goal is to help all students feel safe, belong, & have fun while learning.

Bullying Prevention Policy

NECP has a zero tolerance policy towards bullying. NECP regularly addresses bullying at school through their social emotional curriculum.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
94% 52% 90% 51% 40% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
69% 56% 66% 68% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 17 15 7 4

Equity

Average

Equity performance rating

Average

Equity vision

NECP students speak more than 14 languages & the school does not have a racial or ethnic majority. NECP values the diversity in their student body & celebrates all that their students bring to their community.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 22% Black or African American City average 5% English Language Learner City average 17% From a Low Income Background City average 8% Hispanic City average 9% Special Education City average 17% All students
0% 100% City average 22% Black or African American City average 5% English Language Learner City average 17% From a Low Income Background City average 8% Hispanic City average 9% Special Education City average 17% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 38% From a Low Income Background City average 18% Special Education City average 38% All students City average 48% Black or African American City average 36% English Language Learner City average 22% Hispanic
0% 100% City average 38% From a Low Income Background City average 18% Special Education City average 38% All students City average 48% Black or African American City average 36% English Language Learner City average 22% Hispanic

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 33% Asian City average 100% Black or African American City average 50% Hispanic City average 33% White
0% 100% City average 33% Asian City average 100% Black or African American City average 50% Hispanic City average 33% White

Teachers of color

24%

Students of color

95%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 62% Black or African American City average 75% English Language Learner City average 69% From a Low Income Background City average 77% Hispanic City average 68% Special Education City average 68% All students
0% 100% City average 62% Black or African American City average 75% English Language Learner City average 69% From a Low Income Background City average 77% Hispanic City average 68% Special Education City average 68% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 Black or African American City average 7 All students
0% 100% City average 12 Black or African American City average 7 All students