Prodeo Academy – Columbia Heigths

4141 NE University Ave
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950 School website
Grades:
PreK-8
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 7:20 AM - 2:20 PM
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

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

Extracurriculars Offered:

STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater

Uniforms

Students who attend Prodeo Academy – Columbia Heigths are required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact the Enrollment Team at enrollment@prodeoacademy.org or (651) 583-5614.

Students at this school

Students, by population (674 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    1%
  • Black or African American
    72%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    22%
  • Two or more races
    3%
  • White
    3%
  • English Language Learner
    18%
  • From a Low Income Background
    86%
  • Special Education
    17%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (46 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    2%
  • Asian
    7%
  • Black or African American
    9%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    2%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    80%

Average student to teacher ratio

15:1

Academics

40%

Academic performance rating

40%

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.

Academic Programs Offered:

College Prep, Personalized learning

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, & DAPE).

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
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 19%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 22%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - 41%

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

2023 reading progress - 43%

Climate

31%

Climate performance rating

31%

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.

Discipline Policy

No response from school.

Bullying Prevention Policy

No response from school.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
74% 59% 89% 63% 78% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
79% 67% 29% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 27 18 7

Equity

34%

Equity performance rating

34%

Equity vision

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

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 18% Black or African American City average 9% English Language Learner City average 19% From a Low Income Background City average 26% Hispanic City average 23% Two or more races City average 8% Special Education City average 20% All students
0% 100% City average 18% Black or African American City average 9% English Language Learner City average 19% From a Low Income Background City average 26% Hispanic City average 23% Two or more races City average 8% Special Education City average 20% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 37% Black or African American City average 42% All students City average 54% Hispanic City average 41% From a Low Income Background City average 23% Special Education City average 47% English Language Learner
0% 100% City average 37% Black or African American City average 42% All students City average 54% Hispanic City average 41% From a Low Income Background City average 23% Special Education City average 47% English Language Learner

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 81% White City average 78% All teachers
0% 100% City average 81% White City average 78% All teachers

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 27% Black or African American City average 42% English Language Learner City average 27% From a Low Income Background City average 30% Hispanic City average 13% Special Education City average 29% All students
0% 100% City average 27% Black or African American City average 42% English Language Learner City average 27% From a Low Income Background City average 30% Hispanic City average 13% Special Education City average 29% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 11 Black or African American City average 5 Hispanic City average 7 All students
0% 100% City average 11 Black or African American City average 5 Hispanic City average 7 All students