Prodeo Academy – Columbia Heights

4141 NE University Ave
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950 School website
Grades:
PK-8
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 7:20AM-2:20PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Charter

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Average

About

Extra programming

Prodeo Academy offers basketball, cross country, & various clubs.

Uniforms

Students who attend Prodeo Academy – Columbia Heights are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact the Enrollment Team at (763) 205-9950 or enrollment@prodeoacademy.org.

Students at this school

Students, by population (736 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    1%
  • Asian
    1%
  • Black or African American
    67%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    24%
  • Two or more races
    2%
  • White
    5%
  • English Language Learner
    22%
  • From a Low Income Background
    91%
  • Special Education
    22%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (61 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    5%
  • Black or African American
    19%
  • Hispanic
    11%
  • Two or more races
    4%
  • White
    61%

Average student to teacher ratio

11:1

Academics

Below Average

Academic performance rating

Below Average

Academic programming

Prodeo Academy is a college preparatory school that develops critical thinkers & reflective leaders, strengthening their character & expanding their opportunities to contribute positively & productively to society. They offer college prep classes, personalized learning, & STEM/STEAM.

Special education programming

Prodeo Academy works closely with families to meet the educational needs of all students in the least restrictive setting. Prodeo utilizes inclusion & resource room models for specialized services. The special education team includes teachers, paraprofessionals, social workers, & related service providers (including speech, occupational therapy, & developmental adapted physical education).

English language learner programming

Prodeo uses a rigorous & culturally-responsive approach to help scholars reach academic goals. Their model focuses on content-based English language development, multilingual reading, & oral language development. In addition, their Newcomer Program supports those new to the United States, & their Family Institute program utilizes community partnerships to connect families to needed resources.

Proficiency

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

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 21%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 23%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

Prodeo Academy’s values are expressed in the acronym P.R.I.D.E: Perseverance. Respect. Integrity. Development. Engagement.

Equity

Average

Equity performance rating

Average

Equity vision

Prodeo Academy comes together to welcome, respect, collaborate, listen, & learn with each other. They believe that when they affirm the identities, backgrounds, experiences, & beliefs of classmates, families, & colleagues different from themselves, they advance knowledge, empathy, & justice. As an inclusive community, they work to prepare children to be critical thinkers & reflective leaders.

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 40% From a Low Income Background City average 20% Special Education City average 39% All students City average 38% Black or African American City average 38% English Language Learner City average 38% Hispanic
0% 100% City average 40% From a Low Income Background City average 20% Special Education City average 39% All students City average 38% Black or African American City average 38% English Language Learner City average 38% Hispanic

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 50% Asian City average 60% Black or African American City average 100% Hispanic City average 64% White
0% 100% City average 50% Asian City average 60% Black or African American City average 100% Hispanic City average 64% White

Teachers of color

39%

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 73% English Language Learner City average 65% From a Low Income Background City average 78% Hispanic City average 62% Special Education City average 67% All students
0% 100% City average 62% Black or African American City average 73% English Language Learner City average 65% From a Low Income Background City average 78% Hispanic City average 62% Special Education City average 67% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 18 Black or African American City average 3 Hispanic City average 23 Two or more races City average 11 All students
0% 100% City average 18 Black or African American City average 3 Hispanic City average 23 Two or more races City average 11 All students

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