The FAIR School for Arts

Grades:
9-12
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3:15PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Average

About

Extra programming

The FAIR School for Arts offers Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs

Uniforms

Students who attend The FAIR School for Arts are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (337 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    7%
  • Asian
    3%
  • Black or African American
    34%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    13%
  • Two or more races
    6%
  • White
    36%
  • English Language Learner
    5%
  • From a Low Income Background
    60%
  • Special Education
    17%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (22 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    6%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    6%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    88%

Average student to teacher ratio

15:1

Academics

Average

Academic performance rating

Average

Academic programming

The FAIR School is a comprehensive Minneapolis Public High School with the same graduation requirements & core course offerings as all of the other Minneapolis Public High Schools. In their electives, FAIR primarily focuses on arts offerings, with a full portfolio of coursework in 2-D, 3-D, & Media Arts, vocal & instrumental music, theater arts, & dance. Many of their students attend nearby colleges for PSEO coursework–either part time or full time–in their upperclassmen years.

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

College Continuation

% of students attending and completing 2 years of college
87% 67% 54% 72% 57% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100% 0%

Graduation

% of students graduating high school in 4 years
79% 74% 82% 84% 78% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100% 0%

Average composite ACT score

18 20 16 2019 2021 2022 2023 36 0

Climate

Average

Climate performance rating

Average

School values

MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.

Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
80% 53% 55% 83% 79% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
54% 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 13 1 10 13 10

Equity

Average

Equity performance rating

Average

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

College Continuation

% of students attending and completing 2 years of college, by student group
0% 100% City average 57% All students
0% 100% City average 57% All students

Graduation

% of students graduating high school in 4 years, by student group
0% 100% City average 83% Black or African American City average 87% From a Low Income Background City average 62% Hispanic City average 81% Special Education City average 89% White City average 78% All students
0% 100% City average 83% Black or African American City average 87% From a Low Income Background City average 62% Hispanic City average 81% Special Education City average 89% White City average 78% All students

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 100% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 62% White
0% 100% City average 100% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 62% White

Teachers of color

12%

Students of color

63%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students

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