At a glance
Reported students
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240
Rockridge Academy: 35 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
5.5:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 13
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.5:1
What the reported data says about Rockridge Academy
Rockridge Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Duluth. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Duluth Public School District. NCES reports 35 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.5:1, close to the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.9%) and multiracial (17.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 46.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rockridge Academy
- 1How do the reported 5.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 46.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.9%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Duluth Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chester Creek Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
31 reported students
Special Ed. N.P.
Other · Grades PK–12
25 reported students
Superior Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
19 reported students
Arrowhead Academy
Other · Grades 04–12
18 reported students
Bethany Crisis Shelter
Other · Grades KG–12
2 reported students
Merritt Creek Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
75 reported students
Public schools near Rockridge Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Crisis Shelter Other · Duluth Public School District | KG–12 | 2 | under 0.1 mi |
| Chester Creek Academy Other · Duluth Public School District | KG–12 | 31 | 3.9 mi |
| Superior Academy Other · Duluth Public School District | KG–12 | 19 | 5.1 mi |
| Arrowhead Academy Other · Duluth Public School District | 04–12 | 18 | 5.3 mi |
| Special Ed. N.P. Other · Duluth Public School District | PK–12 | 25 | 5.6 mi |
| Early Childhood Special Education Other · Duluth Public School District | PK–PK | 249 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rockridge Academy
What grades does Rockridge Academy serve?
Rockridge Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Duluth Public School District.
How many students attend Rockridge Academy?
Rockridge Academy reported 35 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 13 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rockridge Academy?
The calculated ratio is 5.5:1, based on 35 students and 6.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rockridge Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rockridge Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Duluth Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rockridge Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rockridge Academy in?
Rockridge Academy is part of Duluth Public School District, based in Duluth, MN, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rockridge Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bethany Crisis Shelter (under 0.1 mi), Chester Creek Academy (3.9 mi), Superior Academy (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.