Prodeo Academy – Columbia Heights

4141 University Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950 School website
Grades:
PK-8
Cost:
Free
Link to enroll
School hours:
7:20AM-2:50PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Charter

School performance rating

37%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali

Extra programming

Basketball, cross country, various clubs.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact the enrollment team at (763) 205-9950 or enrollment@prodeoacademy.org. You can also visit https://prodeoacademy.schoolmint.net.

Students at this school

Students, by population (601 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    74%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    20%
  • Two or more races
    4%
  • White
    0%
  • English Language Learner
    20%
  • From a Low Income Background
    82%
  • Special Education
    13%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (52 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    2%
  • Asian
    8%
  • Black or African American
    8%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    2%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    80%

Average student to teacher ratio

12:1

Academics

48%

Academic performance rating

48%

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.

Special education programming

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, & DAPE).

English language learner programming

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

Covid recovery plan

All students receive small group instruction as a part of their regular classroom instruction. Post-COVID-19, our teachers have adjusted the curriculum, adding high-priority skills from previous years alongside the core lessons of the current year to mitigate learning loss. As a result, our students outpaced other students nationally in academic growth in math & reading skills.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2022 math proficiency - 21%

3 out of 10 students read at grade level

2022 reading proficiency - 26%

Progress

% of students on track
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - ?%

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

2023 reading progress - ?%

Climate

38%

Climate performance rating

38%

School values

Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, Engagement. These five values inform & inspire everything Prodeo does. They believe in the growth of the whole person. Preparing scholars for success in school & their personal & future life is essential. Academics are rigorous, & classrooms & community are joyful.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
80% 74% 59% 89% 80% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
71% 79% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 42 27 18

Equity

24%

Equity performance rating

24%

Equity vision

We come together to welcome, respect, collaborate, listen, & learn with each other. When we affirm the identities, backgrounds, experiences, & beliefs of classmates, families, & colleagues different from ourselves, we advance knowledge, empathy, & justice. As an inclusive community, we work to prepare children to be critical thinkers & reflective leaders.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 24% Black or African American City average 8% English Language Learner City average 24% From a Low Income Background City average 21% Hispanic City average 41% Two or more races City average 6% Special Education City average 24% All students
0% 100% City average 24% Black or African American City average 8% English Language Learner City average 24% From a Low Income Background City average 21% Hispanic City average 41% Two or more races City average 6% Special Education City average 24% All students

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 80% All teachers City average 59% White
0% 100% City average 80% All teachers City average 59% White

Teachers of color

20%

Students of color

98%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 67% All students City average 62% Black or African American City average 83% Hispanic City average 79% Two or more races City average 79% English Language Learner City average 64% From a Low Income Background City average 41% Special Education
0% 100% City average 67% All students City average 62% Black or African American City average 83% Hispanic City average 79% Two or more races City average 79% English Language Learner City average 64% From a Low Income Background City average 41% Special Education