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The Blake School provides students with an excellent, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to a common set of values. Students are expected to participate in an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities in preparation for college, lifelong learning, community service and lives as responsible world citizens. We care for and respect each other and ourselves. An openness to that which is different, a commitment to pluralism and a strong sense of justice are important to our sense of community. Curiosity, discovery, a sense of awe, creativity and a passion for knowing are all central to our mission at Blake. Scholarship, academic excellence, superior teaching and a climate of active intellectualism mark our work. ...read more
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The Blake School |
| School Level |
High school
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Membership(s) |
State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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County |
Hennepin County, MN |
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| Total
Students |
481 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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MN )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
15% |
10% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 127 students | | Grade 10 - 119 students | | Grade 11 - 111 students | | Grade 12 - 124 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
50 teachers |
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School |
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MN )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:10 |
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
163 days |
175 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- The Blake School provides students with an excellent, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to a common set of values. Students are expected to participate in an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities in preparation for college, lifelong learning, community service and lives as responsible world citizens. We care for and respect each other and ourselves. An openness to that which is different, a commitment to pluralism and a strong sense of justice are important to our sense of community. Curiosity, discovery, a sense of awe, creativity and a passion for knowing are all central to our mission at Blake. Scholarship, academic excellence, superior teaching and a climate of active intellectualism mark our work.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
55403 ) |
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Zip (
55403 ) |
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MN ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
14,873 people |
4,915,288 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
58% |
25% |
| Population Average
Age |
34 years old |
35.4 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
1.4 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$30,702 |
$48,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
2.8 rooms |
5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
55 years old |
44 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 55403 |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
18% / 82% |
70% / 30% |
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