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Bluesky Online School

Charter | 7-12 | 724 students

 
 

Living in West St. Paul

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $159,900. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $870.

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Posted June 15, 2012

I love this school! I first went to my high school in the town I live in and they wouldn't let me graduate. I told them I wanted to do online school but they said it was going to be "too hard" for me. Well that didn't stop me. It took me awhile but I graduated, this school is amazing! They always talk to you, they want you to graduate, they offer the help you need. The teachers and staff are so nice. You can contact them at any time. I don't know where I would be without them, they have helped me so much!!


Posted March 24, 2010

This school has been the best choice for my 11th grade son. He is getting the help he needs to be sucessful and he feels good about himself. Thank you for all the positive reinforcement and encouragment you give to my son. He is like a different kid. He is excited to know he can graduate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2009

It's a great online school for my child since traditional schools didn't work. Bluesky School has caring staff that help motivate my child to stay in school and feel self-worth. The teachers are just an email or phone call away.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2008

My child was struggling with bullying in her traditional brick and mortar school. I decided to look online to see if there was any school available where she could receive an excellent education without the 'drama'. I came across BlueSky Charter School and enrolled my daughter. The staff at BlueSky called me and my daughter and have continued to call and email me regarding my daughters progress. My daughter has gone from dreading school to absolutely loving her classes. She has gone from getting D's and F's in her classes to A's and B's. I cannot say enough good things about BlueSky Online Charter School. If you're looking for a school that treats its parents and students with respect and goes the extra mile to see them succeed, then BlueSky is the school for you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2008

BlueSky Online Charter school is an incredible option for many students. Because we are 100% online, our students can work from anywhere they have high-speed internet access at any time of the day. If the student has a full time job, has a child, has a training schedule that makes it difficult to attend school during traditional hours, is frequently ill, or is taking care of someone who is ill, this school provides the flexibility they might need to succeed and earn their high school diploma. Just because we're online doesn't make the school impersonal. Weekly calls from a homebase advisor and an amazing counselor- and social worker-to-student ratio make students feel cared about and supported. It's an amazing place to work, and I am proud to be a part of it!
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Posted December 13, 2007

This is the best school i have ever attended. It is challenging and the teacher care about us. The school is not hard to use for a computer novice. I am learning and exelling, I understand the lesson and love waiting for more assignments. The whole system is amazing, it deserves to be recognized, i would not graduate without it. I am lucky to have found it.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
33%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
8%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
9%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students33%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English36%
Non-migrant36%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students63%
Female80%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students49%
Female42%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant50%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students6%
Female5%
Male7%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White4%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Economically non-disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English6%
Non-migrant6%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
20%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
6%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students8%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White10%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English8%
Non-migrant8%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students14%
Femalen/a
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English14%
Non-migrant14%

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
16%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Writing

All Students78%
Female82%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students51%
Female44%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students17%
Female12%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English17%
Non-migrant17%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 74%
Black 3% 9%
Hispanic 3% 7%
Asian 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

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33 Wentworth Ave East
Suite 100
West St. Paul, MN 55118
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