El Colegio Charter School

Description: El Colegio Charter School is a small public high school in Minneapolis that has been serving students in English and Spanish since 2000. El Colegio engages students in challenging, profound learning experiences that integrate research-based teaching strategies with Latino culture and traditions. We provide a supportive and personalized environment so that students are known well and are individually supported to meet the challenges of high school and beyond. Our students - 60% Latino, 20% African American, 10% Native American, 10% White, 30% ELL,20% Special Education, and 90% low income - develop the skills and personal qualities needed to be successful in college and employment, to be comfortable and excel in a bilingual/bicultural environment, and to be leaders in their communities and the world.

Mission: The mission of El Colegio is to graduate creative, culturally-grounded students who excel in bilingual and bicultural environments and are prepared for college, employment and community leadership.

School Type: Urban Public charter school

Serving Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12