Sojourner Truth Academy

3820 N Emerson Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599 School website
Grades:
PK-8
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Charter

School performance rating

18%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish

Extra programming

Sojourner Truth Academy believes that participation in extracurricular activities increases a scholar’s sense of attachment to their school. Thereby, increasing academic achievement, & reducing truancy. They offer a variety of extracurricular activities for students, such as boys & girls basketball, choir, Queer & Allied Scholars Club, cheerleading, debate, soccer, & middle school Girls Science Club, SciGirls.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Debate/Speech Clubs, Identity Supporting Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports

Uniforms

Students who attend Sojourner Truth Academy are required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact Ana Gonzalez at agonzalez@sojournertruthacademy.org or (612) 588-3599.

Students at this school

Students, by population (293 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    73%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    19%
  • Two or more races
    5%
  • White
    0%
  • English Language Learner
    19%
  • From a Low Income Background
    90%
  • Special Education
    15%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (26 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    27%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    4%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    69%

Average student to teacher ratio

11:1

Academics

1%

Academic performance rating

1%

Academic programming

Sojourner Truth Academy strives to provide high-quality, differentiated instruction to all scholars based on the Minnesota State Standards & by utilizing rigorous & engaging curricula.
Reading: They will implement Wonders 2023 for K-5 reading instruction. There are two curriculums for Grades 6-8 reading instruction: Reading with Relevance & My Perspectives.
Math: Eureka Math is used in all grades for math instruction.
Science/Social Studies: They are adopting TCI for Grades 5-8 Science & Social Studies instruction through 2024-2025 after piloting in 2022-2023.
Social-Emotional/Anti-bias: AmazeWorks curriculum is used in Pre-K through 8th grade. Pre-K through Grade 5 uses rich texts for read-alouds & corresponding instructional materials, while Grades 6-8 uses digital resources & is more discussion-based.

Academic Programs Offered:

Values Supported Rigorous Academics

Special education programming

Sojourner Truth Academy provides a full range of educational service alternatives. All students with disabilities are provided with special instruction & services which are appropriate to their needs.
Identified scholars are provided appropriate program alternatives to meet the special education needs, goals, & objectives of a pupil are determined on an individual basis. Choice of specific program alternatives are based on the scholar’s current levels of performance, pupil special education needs, goals, and objectives, & must be written in the IEP. Program alternatives are comprised of the type of services provided, the setting in which services occur, and the amount of time & frequency in which special education services occur.

English language learner programming

Sojourner Truth Academy welcomes all students, including those who speak languages other than English. There has been a shift in terms being used across educational organizations to refer to scholars who speak multiple languages. They now recognize students who are learning English at STA as Multilingual Learner Services (MLL). Previously these services were referred to as English Language Learner services, or ELL. Multilingual Learner (MLL) services are designed to ensure that:
-Students enhance their English skills in listening, speaking, reading, & writing
-Students have access to quality school curriculum
-Students are supported to reach high academic standards in English & content areas
-Scholars learn in a setting supportive of their native language & culture
-Families can fully participate in the education of their children
MLL classes help scholars reach state standards in English language proficiency.
Intermediate & advanced English learners participate in grade-level content classes with licensed teachers & receive support from MLL teachers & support staff based on scholar needs.

Proficiency

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

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 6%

1 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 10%

Progress

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

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

2023 math progress - 17%

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

2023 reading progress - 23%

Climate

45%

Climate performance rating

45%

School values

RESPECT
means I am polite, courteous, and understanding of other people.
RESPONSIBILITY
means when someone can trust me to get get things done, on time and to the best of my ability
INTEGRITY
means I am honest and do what I know is right.
COMPASSION
means I show kindness toward others and go out of my way to help someone.
DILIGENCE
means I put in effort and work hard to achieve my goals.
PERSEVERANCE
means trying my best and never giving up, no matter how challenging something is.

Discipline Policy

Sojourner Truth Academy prioritizes learning & preparing all scholars for the academic rigor of high school & beyond. Every scholar is part of the learning community & each scholar’s behavior helps determine what the learning environment will be like for all scholars in the classroom. It is the assumption of Sojourner Truth Academy that scholar success is the responsibility of all scholars, staff, & parents.
If behavioral issues arise, Sojourner Truth Academy implements a school-wide approach that integrates classroom management with social emotional learning to work with scholars to:
-Set & achieve goals together despite obstacles
-Manage emotions instead of acting out
-Set personal boundaries to encourage mutual respect
-Resolve conflict in a way that creates closer relationships
The classroom teacher will generally make contact with the parents/guardians of the scholar. In cases of severe or repeated behavior problems, school administrators may be involved.

Bullying Prevention Policy

Sojourner Truth Academy uses the AmazeWorks curriculum in Pre-K through 8th grade. AmazeWorks helps create the conditions for belonging so scholars feel seen, heard, & valued. They are less likely to mistreat others or be bullied themselves. They build healthier relationships & ultimately experience more success in school.
Sojourner Truth Academy prohibits any form of hazing activity and/or bullying against any scholar by any scholar, employee, or agent of the school. This prohibition includes planning, directing, encouraging, aiding or engaging in hazing and/or bullying, as well as permitting, condoning or tolerating hazing and/or bullying. This Policy Prohibiting Hazing and Bullying applies to any school activity including those conducted on and off school property and during and after school hours. Apparent or actual permission or consent by a person being hazed or bullied does not lessen the prohibitions contained in this policy. STA will investigate all complaints of hazing and/or bullying and will take appropriate action, which may include disciplinary action against any scholar, employee, or agent of the school who is found to have violated this policy.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
70% 83% 77% 66% 85% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
90% 36% 43% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 17 19 2 34

Equity

39%

Equity performance rating

39%

Equity vision

The purpose of the STA Equity Team is to create a school culture that honors, respects, & values scholars, staff, & families. The Equity Team is committed to nurturing an environment that inspires curiosity & discovery, promotes global responsibility, & fosters opportunity & learning through culturally relevant curriculum for all.
We are different sizes, colors, shapes. We have different laughs. We have our own stories. We value each other. We learn from one another. We support each other. We are global citizens. We are proud of our own culture. We have opportunities. Our eyes are open. We search for the truth. This is our environment. We are willing to learn. We are students and teachers. We have strengths and weaknesses. We are successful. We do have stories. We will not forget where we came from.
The Equity Team’s work includes building an internal Equity Glossary to ensure that staff, scholars & families have a common language & understanding around equity at STA. The team also developed & implemented a yearlong school initiative on Growth Mindset. The equity team assisted to ensure equitable titles for every 300 book classroom library. They also developed a school-wide Equitable & Caring Environments Profile.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 8% Black or African American City average 3% English Language Learner City average 9% From a Low Income Background City average 7% Hispanic City average 15% Two or more races City average 2% Special Education City average 8% All students
0% 100% City average 8% Black or African American City average 3% English Language Learner City average 9% From a Low Income Background City average 7% Hispanic City average 15% Two or more races City average 2% Special Education City average 8% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 18% Black or African American City average 20% All students City average 27% Hispanic City average 20% From a Low Income Background City average 6% Special Education City average 24% English Language Learner
0% 100% City average 18% Black or African American City average 20% All students City average 27% Hispanic City average 20% From a Low Income Background City average 6% Special Education City average 24% English Language Learner

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 71% Black or African American City average 89% White City average 85% All teachers
0% 100% City average 71% Black or African American City average 89% White City average 85% All teachers

Teachers of color

31%

Students of color

99%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 43% Black or African American City average 47% English Language Learner City average 41% From a Low Income Background City average 43% Hispanic City average 41% Special Education City average 43% All students
0% 100% City average 43% Black or African American City average 47% English Language Learner City average 41% From a Low Income Background City average 43% Hispanic City average 41% Special Education City average 43% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 44 Black or African American City average 11 Hispanic City average 34 All students
0% 100% City average 44 Black or African American City average 11 Hispanic City average 34 All students