SET Academy

Grades:
K-12
Cost:
SET Academy is a tuition-free public charter school.
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 7:15AM-2:30PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Charter

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Above Average

About

About Us

SET Academy wants their students to have steadfast belief in their worth as human beings, & to be prepared socially & academically to fulfill their aspirations in a changing, challenging world. The school aims to be widely recognized as effective in closing the achievement gap & preparing students for careers in the 21st century.

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Arabic, Aramaic, French, German, Japanese, Oromo, Spanish, Somali

Extra programming

SET Academy has extracurricular activities around the themes of traveling & adventure.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars, Debate/Speech Clubs, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Foreign Language Clubs, GEMS & GISE, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Visual Arts Clubs

Uniforms

Students who attend SET Academy are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact Said Nooh at (612) 722-2555 or info@metroschoolsmn.org.

Students at this school

Students, by population (463 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    98%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    0%
  • English Language Learner
    95%
  • From a Low Income Background
    95%
  • Special Education
    6%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (16 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    40%
  • Black or African American
    33%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    27%

Average student to teacher ratio

49:1

Academics

High Performing

Academic performance rating

High Performing

Academic programming

SET Academy offers a college preparatory curriculum for their middle & high school students that aligns with Minnesota’s academic standards. The school maintains small class sizes of 15 to 20 students, which allows teachers to provide individualized attention & to address each student’s specific needs. They use assessment data to set academic goals & focus on building skills that will prepare students for college. To help students bridge the educational gap & improve their chances of attending college, SET Academy uses an extended day schedule for most of the year, with early dismissal on Fridays. This approach has been successful in enhancing their students’ academic performance & in providing students with more opportunities to learn & grow.

Academic Programs Offered:

Advanced Instruction, Advanced Placement (AP), Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), College Prep, Credit Recovery, Multi-Grade Classrooms, Online Learning, PSEO

Special education programming

No response from school.

Curricula

No response from school.

English language learner programming

No response from school.

Proficiency

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

5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 50%

5 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 51%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

SET Academy’s educational approach & curriculum are driven by their mission statement. The school is dedicated to academic excellence & strives to close the achievement gap by setting rigorous goals for students, parents, teachers, & the school. The school community values diversity in cultural, religious, ethnic, & socioeconomic backgrounds as essential components of a college preparatory education.
SET Academy provides a nurturing & supportive learning environment that prepares students & staff to become responsible global citizens & environmental stewards. Their commitment to cultural diversity is reflected in all aspects of their curriculum & programs, which help their students develop a broad perspective & appreciation for different cultures.

Recess

No response from school.

Discipline Policy

No response from school.

Bullying Prevention Policy

SET Academy has tough policies in place with a zero tolerance policy for bullying.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
67% 50% 64% 80% 25% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
79% 82% 79% 79% 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 7 0 1 1

Equity

Below Average

Equity performance rating

Below Average

Equity vision

SET Academy has a diverse student community, which includes students of different ethnicities, including Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, & Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. They are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity & promotes equity.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 50% Black or African American City average 50% English Language Learner City average 51% From a Low Income Background City average 18% Special Education City average 50% All students
0% 100% City average 50% Black or African American City average 50% English Language Learner City average 51% From a Low Income Background City average 18% Special Education City average 50% All students

Teacher retention

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

Teachers of color

73%

Students of color

100%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 78% Black or African American City average 78% English Language Learner City average 79% From a Low Income Background City average 79% All students
0% 100% City average 78% Black or African American City average 78% English Language Learner City average 79% From a Low Income Background City average 79% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 1 Black or African American City average 1 All students
0% 100% City average 1 Black or African American City average 1 All students