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Second Foundation School

1219 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN, 55414-0554 -

School Notes Overview:

The Second Foundation School is based on the educational theories of John Holt, A.S. Neil, and Jean Piaget. Students are encouraged to follow their own interests in an atmosphere which is designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage cooperation. We believe that the most meaningful learning occurs in an atmosphere allowing opportunities for students to be self-directed, self-motivated and self-disciplined. Students completing their studies at Second Foundation School should feel that they have taken responsibility for their own education, that they know how to learn, and that they will continue to be successful in the pursuit of learning throughout their careers....

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School Overview:

	Second Foundation School
School Type	Alternative School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
County	Hennepin County, MN
Student Body
Total Students	49 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	13%	10%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 1 students
	Grade 1 - 2 students
	Grade 4 - 1 students
	Grade 6 - 2 students
	Grade 7 - 5 students
	Grade 9 - 3 students
	Grade 10 - 4 students
	Grade 11 - 9 students
	Grade 12 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	172 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The Second Foundation School is based on the educational theories of John Holt, A.S. Neil, and Jean Piaget. Students are encouraged to follow their own interests in an atmosphere which is designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage cooperation. We believe that the most meaningful learning occurs in an atmosphere allowing opportunities for students to be self-directed, self-motivated and self-disciplined. Students completing their studies at Second Foundation School should feel that they have taken responsibility for their own education, that they know how to learn, and that they will continue to be successful in the pursuit of learning throughout their careers.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (55414)	School Zip (55414)	(MN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	24,126 people	4,915,288 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	63%	25%
Population Average Age	23 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$28,426	$49,130
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.9 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	24% / 76%	70% / 30%