Metropolitan Open School
School Notes Overview:
Metro Open School is a small, private non-profit school begun in 1972 by parents who wanted an alternative education for their children where students are encouraged to set individualized goals and develop in a creative and supportive atmosphere. Metro Open School is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The core principal at Metro Open School is to use the student's individual interests to fuel their education. The staff discovers what the student is interested in, then uses that information to tailor a program for each student that uses their own interests to propel them to learn. Metropolitan Open School admits students of any race color, religion, gender orientation and sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities at the School. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender orientation and sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin, in its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and other school administered programs....
School Overview:
Metropolitan Open School |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 7 | |
| County | Hennepin County, MN | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 5 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 38% | 10% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 1 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 1 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers | |
This School |
(MN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 173 days | 172 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Metro Open School is a small, private non-profit school begun in 1972 by parents who wanted an alternative education for their children where students are encouraged to set individualized goals and develop in a creative and supportive atmosphere. Metro Open School is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The core principal at Metro Open School is to use the student's individual interests to fuel their education. The staff discovers what the student is interested in, then uses that information to tailor a program for each student that uses their own interests to propel them to learn. Metropolitan Open School admits students of any race color, religion, gender orientation and sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities at the School. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender orientation and sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin, in its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and other school administered programs.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (55426) | School Zip (55426) |
(MN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,458 people | 4,915,288 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $47,145 | $49,130 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 50 years old | 43 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (55426) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Holy Family Academy - 167 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Timothy Lutheran School - 40 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Most Holy Trinity Elementary School - 131 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Little Flower Montessori - 46 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- St. John the Evangelist Catholic School - 172 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
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