FAIR School for Arts

10 S 10th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060 School website
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

School performance rating

36%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish

Extra programming

The school’s signature FAIR+ after-school programming adapts to meet student interests. Current programming includes: Arts Programming, Dance, Gaming, Gay Straight Alliance, Student Council, Dare to Be Real, Yearbook, Theater Production, & more. FAIR partners with Camden High School for all athletics. Students can participate in any sport offered.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars, Journalism/Newspaper Club, Theater, Visual Arts

Uniforms

Students who attend 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 (339 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    6%
  • Asian
    3%
  • Black or African American
    29%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    19%
  • Two or more races
    5%
  • White
    37%
  • English Language Learner
    6%
  • From a Low Income Background
    60%
  • Special Education
    18%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (13 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    100%

Average student to teacher ratio

26:1

Academics

37%

Academic performance rating

37%

Academic programming

FAIR School for Arts is a college prep high school with fine arts integrated into core subjects. They offer project-based learning, apprenticeships, shadowing & career pathways through business & arts partnerships, & college credits through PSEO at nearby colleges. They also offer credit recovery opportunities.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), College Prep, Credit Recovery, Online learning, PSEO, Personalized learning, Professional Internships and/or Job Shadowing

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities age birth through 21 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://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 played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.

College Continuation

% of students attending and completing 2 years of college
73% 68% 86% 67% 54% 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 100% 0%

Graduation

% of students graduating high school in 4 years
85% 79% 74% 82% 2018 2019 2020 2021 100% 0%

Average composite ACT score

18 17 18 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 36 0

Climate

9%

Climate performance rating

9%

School values

MPS values: 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 mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented. Read their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
60% 36% 56% 80% 38% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
59% 54% 30% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

62%

Equity performance rating

62%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

College Continuation

% of students attending and completing 2 years of college, by student group
0% 100% City average 54% All students
0% 100% City average 54% All students

Graduation

% of students graduating high school in 4 years, by student group
0% 100% City average 76% Black or African American City average 83% From a Low Income Background City average 85% Hispanic City average 86% White City average 82% All students
0% 100% City average 76% Black or African American City average 83% From a Low Income Background City average 85% Hispanic City average 86% White City average 82% All students

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 38% White City average 38% All teachers
0% 100% City average 38% White City average 38% All teachers

Students of color

62%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 26% Black or African American City average 36% English Language Learner City average 27% From a Low Income Background City average 31% Hispanic City average 23% Special Education City average 36% White City average 30% All students
0% 100% City average 26% Black or African American City average 36% English Language Learner City average 27% From a Low Income Background City average 31% Hispanic City average 23% Special Education City average 36% White City average 30% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students