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Greater Minnesota

Listed alphabetically by town/city name.
MACS Member Schools are indicated by black font.
Balaton, Lyon County

Yankton Country School
Chartered in 2000
113 3rd Street, PO Box 406
Balaton, MN 56115
507-734-2677
2005-2006 Enrollment: 37, Grades 9-12
www.yanktoncountryschool.com

Bemidji, Beltrami County

Schoolcraft Learning Community
Chartered in 1999
PO Box 1685
Bemidji, MN 56619
218-586-3284
2005-2006 Enrollment: 160, Grades K-8
www.schoolcraft.org

TrekNorth High School
218-444-1888
Grades 9-12

Voyageurs Expeditionary High School
Chartered in 2003
102 First Street West
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-444-3130
2005-2006 Enrollment: 74, Grades 9-12
www.vehs.org

Bigelow, Nobles County

Worthington Area Language Academy
Chartered in 2003
3012 Birchwood, PO Box 185, Bigelow Campus
Bigelow, MN 56117
507-683-2004
2005-2006 Enrollment: 83, Grades K-8
www.walacharter.com

Burnsville, Dakota County

Dakota Academy Charter School
Chartered in 2006
952-736-1000
Grades K-8
www.dakotaacademy.org

Cross Lake, Crow Wing County

Crosslake Community School
Chartered in 1999
36974 County Road 66, PO Box 1079
Crosslake, MN 56442
218-692-5437 ext. 11
2005-2006 Enrollment: 126, Grades K-8
www.crosslakekids.org

Dakota, Winona County

Dakota Area Community School
507-643-6869
Grades K-5

Duluth, St. Louis County

Duluth Public Schools Academy (DPSA)
Chartered in 1997
1750 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
218-728-9556
2005-2006 Enrollment: 776, Grades K-8
www.edisonschools.com/sites/duluth

Harbor City International School
Chartered in 2000
332 West Michigan Street, Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-7574
2005-2006 Enrollment: 204, Grades 9-12
www.harborcityschool.org

Lake Superior High School
Chartered in 1999
5215 Rice Lake Road
Duluth, MN 55803
218-529-2468
2005-2006 Enrollment: 88, Grades 7-12
www.lshs.net

North Shore Community School
Chartered in 2001
5926 Ryan Road
Duluth, MN 55804
218-525-0663
2005-2006 Enrollment: 253, Grades PreK-6
www.northshorecommunityschool.org

Echo, Yellow Medicine County

E.C.H.O. Charter School
Chartered in 1997
101 Rocket Avenue, PO Box 158
Echo, MN 56237
507-925-4143
2005-2006 Enrollment: 166, Grades K-12
www.echocharter.com

Emily, Crow Wing County

Emily Charter School
218-763-3401
Grades PreK-6

Faribault, Rice County

Discovery Public School of Faribault
507-333-1320
Grades 7-12

Grand Marais, Cook County

Great Expectations School
Chartered in 2003
550 East 5th Street, PO Box 310
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-9322
2005-2006 Enrollment: 36, Grades K-8
www.greatexpectationsschool.com

Green Isle, Sibley County

Green Isle Community School
507-326-7144
Grades K-6

Henderson, Sibley County

EdVisions Off-Campus Charter School
Chartered in 2004
PO Box 307
Henderson, MN 56044
507-248-3738
2005-2006 Enrollment: 28, Grades 7-12
www.eochs.k12.mn.us

Minnesota New Country School
Chartered in 1994
210 Main Street, PO Box 88
Henderson, MN 56044
507-248-3353
2005-2006 Enrollment: 115, Grades 7-12
www.mncs.k12.mn.us

Houston, Houston County

Ridgeway Community School
Chartered in 2001
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
507-454-9566
2005-2006 Enrollment: 77, Grades PreK-5
www.ridgewayschool.org

Hutchinson, McLeod County

New Century Charter School
Chartered in 2002
45 West Highland Park Drive NE, PO Box 484 Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-234-3660
2005-2006 Enrollment: 150, Grades 7-12
www.newcenturycharter.com

New Discoveries Montessori Academy
320-583-1877

La Crescent, Houston County

La Crescent Montessori Academy
Chartered in 1999
28 South Oak Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
507-895-4054
2005-2006 Enrollment: 69, Grades PreK-8
www.LaCrescentMontessori.com

Lafayette, Nicollet County

Lafayette Charter School
Chartered in 1999
351 6th Street, PO Box 125
Lafayette, MN 56054-0125
507-228-8943
2005-2006 Enrollment: 94, Grades PreK-8
www.lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us

Lindstrom, Chisago County

TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School
Chartered in 2002
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
651-213-2017
2005-2006 Enrollment: 80, Grades 9-12
wolfcreek.chisagolakes.k12.mn.us

Mankato, Blue Earth County

RiverBend Academy Charter School
Chartered in 1999
110 North 6th Street
Mankato, MN 56001
507-387-5524
2005-2006 Enrollment: 101, Grades 6-12
www.riverbendacademy.com

Milroy, Redwood County

Milroy Area Charter School
507-336-2563
Grades K-4

Minnesota City, Winona County

Riverway Learning Community
Chartered in 2000
115 Iowa Street, PO Box 43
Minnesota City, MN 55959
507-689-2844
2005-2006 Enrollment:72, Grades PreK-12
www.rwlc.org

Monticello, Wright County

Swan River Montessori School
Chartered in 2005
500 Maple Street
Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-SWAN
Grades K-6
www.swanrivermontessori.org

Morton, Renville County

Eci'Nompa Woonspe' Charter School
Chartered in 1997
280 North Centennial Drive, PO Box 10
Morton, MN 56270
507-697-9055
2005-2006 Enrollment: 24, Grades 5-12
www.angelfire.com/bc3/enw

Naytahwaush, Mahnomen County

Naytahwaush Community School
218-935-5025
Grades K-6

Nerstrand, Rice County

Nerstrand Elementary School
Chartered in 1999
205 2nd Street South
Nerstrand, MN 55053
507-333-6850
2005-2006 Enrollment: 154, Grades K-5
www.nerstrand.charter.k12.mn.us

Northfield, Rice County

ARTech
Chartered in 2001
1719 Cannon Road, PO Box 349
Northfield, MN 55057
507-663-8806 ext. 217
2005-2006 Enrollment: 105, Grades 6-12
www.artech.k12.mn.us

Prairie Creek Community School
Chartered in 2001
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield , MN 55057
507-645-9640
2005-2006 Enrollment: 112, Grades K-5
www.prairiecreek.org

Osakis, Douglas County

Lakes Area Charter School
Chartered in 1999
601 Nokomis Street West
Osakis, MN 56360
320-859-5302
2005-2006 Enrollment: 75, Grades 9-12
www.lakesareacharterschool.org

Owatonna, Steele County

Recovery School of Southern Minnesota
Chartered in 2004
1225 Lincoln Avenue South
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-214-2057
2005-2006 Enrollment: 30, Grades 7-12
www.rssmn.com

Pillager, Cass County

Pillager Area Charter School
Chartered in 2001
12763 County Road 1, PO Box 130
Pillager, MN 56473
218-746-3875
2005-2006 Enrollment: 40, Grades 9-12
www.pacschool.com

Rochester, Olmsted County

Adam Abdulle Academy
507-202-7488
Grades K-8

Rochester Off-Campus Charter High School
Chartered in 1999
2364 Valleyhigh Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
507-282-3325
2005-2006 Enrollment: 110, Grades 9-12
www.rocchs.org

Studio Academy Arts High School
Chartered in 1999
415 16th Street SW, Suite B
Rochester, MN 55902
507-529-1662
2005-2006 Enrollment: 130, Grades 9-12

Saint Cloud, Stearns County

STRIDE Academy
320-203-0690
Grades K-5

Tofte, Cook County

Birch Grove Community School
Chartered in 2004
PO Box 2242
Tofte, MN 55615
218-663-7977
2005-2006 Enrollment: 34, Grades K-5
www.birchgroveschool.com

Waite Park, Stearns County

Great River Education Center
Chartered in 1999
400 Great Oak Drive, Suite 108
Waite Park, MN 56387
320-258-3117
2005-2006 Enrollment: 41, Grades 7-12

Warba, Itasca County

Northern Lights Community School
Chartered in 2004
P.O. Box 2829
Warba, MN 55793
218-492-4400
Grades 6-12
www.nlcschool.org

Waseca, Waseca County

TEAM Academy
507-835-3000
Grades K-6

Winona, Winona County

Bluffview Montessori School
Chartered in 1991
1321 Gilmore Avenue
Winona, MN 55987
507-452-2807
2005-2006 Enrollment: 194, Grades PreK-8
www.bluffviewmontessori.org

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Greater Metro Area

Listed alphabetically by town/city name.
MACS Member Schools are indicated by black font.
Anoka, Anoka County

Cygnus Academy
763-323-0166
Grades 6-8

Apple Valley, Dakota County

Paideia Academy
Chartered in 2004
7200 West 147th Street
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-953-6200
2005-2006 Enrollment: 200, Grades K-5 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 8
www.paideiaacademy.org

Blaine, Anoka County

Liberty High Charter School
Chartered in 2003
308 Northtown Drive
Blaine, MN 55434
763-786-4799
2005-2006 Enrollment: 165, Ages 16-21
www.libertyhigh.us

Bloomington, Hennepin County

Seven Hills Classical Academy
Chartered in 2006
8600 South Bloomington
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-215-5154
Grades K-5 in Fall 2006,
adding a grade each year to grade 8
www.sevenhillsacademy.com

Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County

Odyssey Charter School
Chartered in 1998
6201 Noble Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
763-971-8200
2005-2006 Enrollment: 185, Grades K-8
www.odysseycharter.org

Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County

Excell Academy for Higher Learning
763-533-0500
Grades K-6

SAGE Academy Charter School
763-315-4020
Grades 9-12

Burnsville, Dakota County

Dakota Academy Charter School
952-953-7489
Grades 6-12

Sobriety High (South Campus)
952-277-0809
Grades 9-12

Chaska, Carver County

World Learner School of Chaska
Chartered in 1995
112050 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
952-368-7398
2005-2006 Enrollment: 142, Grades 1-8
www.worldlearnerschool.com

Columbia Heights, Hennepin County

Academy of BioScience
Chartered in 2004
4065 Central Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-2917
763-571-5039
2005-2006 Enrollment: 161, Grades 5-8 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 12
www.academyofbioscience.org

Coon Rapids, Anoka County

Northwest Passage High School
(Formerly Coon Rapids Learning Center)
Chartered in 1999
11288 Robinson Drive NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-862-9223
2005-2006 Enrollment: 170, Ages 16-21
www.nwphs.org

Eden Prairie, Hennepin County

Eagle Ridge Academy
952-746-7760
Grades 6-12

Edina, Hennepin County

Sobriety High (West Campus)
952-831-7212
Grades 9-12

Forest Lake, Washington County

Lakes International Language Academy
Chartered in 2003
246 11th Avenue SE
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-464-0771
2005-2006 Enrollment: 283, Grades K-6
www.lakesinternational.org

North Lakes Academy Charter Middle School
Chartered in 1999
255B NW 7th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-982-2773
2005-2006 Enrollment: 194, Grades 6-9
www.northlakesacademy.org

Golden Valley, Hennepin County

LoveWorks Academy for Visual & Performing Arts
763-522-6830
Grades K-8

Hopkins, Hennepin County

Main Street School of Performing Arts
Chartered in 2004
1320 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-224-1340
2005-2006 Enrollment: 230, Grades 9-12
www.performing-arts-school.org

Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County

Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy
Chartered in 2003
4100 East 66th Street
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-457-7072
2005-2006 Enrollment: 247, Grades K-5
www.tizacademy.com

Plymouth, Hennepin County

Beacon Academy
Chartered in 2003
12325 Highway 55
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-546-9999
2005-2006 Enrollment: 171, Grades K-5 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 8
www.beaconacademy.com

Beacon Preparatory School
763-546-9999
Grades 9-12

Ramsey, Anoka County

PACT Charter School
Chartered in 1994
7250 East Ramsey Parkway
Ramsey, MN 55303-6902
763-712-4200
2005-2006 Enrollment: 543, Grades K-12
www.pact.charter.k12.mn.us

Richfield, Hennepin County

Partnership Academy
Chartered in 2002
305 East 77th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
612-866-3630
2005-2006 Enrollment: 204, Grades K-6
www.paschool.org

Rogers, Hennepin County

Kaleidoscope Charter School
763-428-1890
Grades K-9

Spectrum High School
763-241-8703

Stillwater, Washington County

New Heights School
651-439-1962
Grades K-12

St. Croix Preparatory Academy
Chartered in 2003
216 Myrtle Street West
Stillwater, MN 55082-4805
651-379-6160
2005-2006 Enrollment: 252, Grades K-9 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 12
www.stcroixprep.org

Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County

Agricultural & Food Sciences Academy
100 Vadnais Blvd
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
651-209-3910
fax: 651-209-3911
Grades 9-12
www.agacademy.com

West Saint Paul, Dakota County

River Heights Charter School
Chartered in 2003
60 East Marie Avenue, Suite 110
West St. Paul, MN 55118
651-457-RHCS
2005-2006 Enrollment: 77, Grades 9-12
www.riverheightscharter.org

Woodbury, Washington County

Math & Science Academy
651-578-7507
Grades 6-12


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Minneapolis, Hennepin County

Listed alphabetically by school name.
MACS Member Schools are indicated by black font.

Ascension Academy
Chartered in 2003
1704 Dupont Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-465-8121
Grades 9-12

Augsburg Academy of Health Careers
Chartered in 2005
730 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-333-1614
Grades 9-12
www.augsburgacademy.org

Aurora Charter School
Chartered in 1999
2520 Minnehaha Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-870-3891
2005-2006 Enrollment: 224, Grades PreK-4

Cedar-Riverside Community School
Chartered in 1993
1610 South 6th Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1102
612-339-5767
2005-2006 Enrollment: 101, Grades K-8
www.crcs-school.org

El Colegio Charter School
Chartered in 1999
4137 Bloomington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-728-5728
2005-2006 Enrollment: 85, Grades 9-12
www.el-colegio.org

Four Directions
Chartered in 1999
1035 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-588-0183
2005-2006 Enrollment: 89, Grades 8-12
www.fourdirectionsschool.org

Fraser Academy
Chartered in 2003
1601 Laurel Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1205
612-465-8600
2005-2006 Enrollment: 71, Grades K-5
www.fraseracademy.org

Friendship Academy of Fine Arts Charter School
Chartered in 2001
310 East 38th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-879-6703
2005-2006 Enrollment: 97, Grades K-6
www.friendshipacademy.org

Harvest Preparatory School
612-381-9743
Grades K-6

Learning For Leadership
651-260-3782
Grades 5-8

Lighthouse Academy of Nations
Chartered in 2004
2600 26th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-722-2555
2005-2006 Enrollment: 84, Grades 9-11 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 12
www.lighthouse.charter.k12.mn.us

Minneapolis Academy
612-455-1340
Grades 5-8

Minnesota International Middle School
Chartered in 2000
277 12th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-821-6470
2005-2006 Enrollment: 240, Grades 5-8

Minnesota Internship Center Charter School
Chartered in 2003
1313 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
2005-2006 Enrollment: 375
612-379-3900
Grades 9-12
www.mnic.org

Minnesota Online High School
612-227-8499
Grades 9-12

Minnesota Transitions Charter School
612-722-9013
Grades K-12

New City School
Chartered in 2001
229 13th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-623-3309
2005-2006 Enrollment: 105, Grades K-8
www.newcitycharterschool.org

New Millennium Academy
Chartered in 2004
1203 Bryant Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411-4085
612-377-6260
2005-2006 Enrollment: 193, Grades K-6 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 8

New Salem Academy
612-590-5036
K-8

New Visions School
Chartered in 1994
1800 2nd Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-706-5566
2005-2006 Enrollment: 218, Grades K-8
www.newvisionsschool.com
Oh Day Aki (Heart of the Earth Charter School)
Chartered in 1999
1209 4th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-8862
2005-2006 Enrollment: 231, Grades K-12
www.americanindianeducation.org

Prairie Seeds Academy
Chartered in 2004
2201 Girard Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-302-8555
2005-2006 Enrollment: 152, Grades K-7 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 8
www.prairieseedsacademy.org

Sojourner Truth Academy
Chartered in 1998
3820 Emerson Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-588-3599
2005-2006 Enrollment: 235, Grades K-6
www.sojournertruthacademy.org

Soul Academy
612-872-0800
Grades K-5

Southside Family Charter School
Chartered 2006
2123 Clinton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-8322
2005-2006 Enrollment: 86, Grades K-8

Twin Cities International Elementary School
Chartered in 2001
277 12th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-821-6470
2005-2006 Enrollment: 485, Grades PreK-4

Ubah Medical Academy
Chartered in 2003
277 12th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-465-8465
2005-2006 Enrollment: 172, Grades 9-12
www.ubahmedicalacademy.org

Watershed High School
612-871-4363
Grades 9-12

Woodson Institute for Student Excellence (WISE)
Chartered in 2001
2620 Russell Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-4022
2005-2006 Enrollment: 240, Grades K-5

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Saint Paul, Ramsey County

Listed alphabetically by school name.
MACS Member Schools are indicated by black font.

Academia Cesar Chavez
Chartered in 2000
1800 Ames Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55119
651-778-2940
2005-2006 Enrollment: 246, Grades K-6
www.cesarchavezschool.com

Achieve Language Academy
Chartered in 1995
2169 Stillwater Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55119
651-738-4875
2005-2006 Enrollment: 374, Grades PreK-8

Avalon School
Chartered in 2000
1745 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-649-5495
2005-2006 Enrollment: 141, Grades 7-12
www.avalonschool.org

BlueSky Charter School
Chartered in 2000
1821 University Avenue, Suite N-178
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-642-0888
2005-2006 Enrollment: 95, Grades 7-12
www.blueskyschool.org

City Academy High School
Chartered in 1992
958 Jessie Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-298-4624
2005-2006 Enrollment: 105, Grades 10-12
www.cityacademy.org

Community of Peace Academy
Chartered in 1995
471 Magnolia Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101-3849
651-776-5151 ext. 222
2005-2006 Enrollment: 594, Grades K-12
www.cpa.charter.k12.mn.us

Concordia Creative Learning Academy
651-649-5795
Grades PreK-6

Cyber Village Academy
Chartered in 1997
1336 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-523-7170
2005-2006 Enrollment: 135, Grades 4-8
www.cva.k12.mn.us

Dugsi Academy
651-642-0667
Grades K-5

Face to Face Academy
651-772-5555
Grades 9-12

General John Vessey Jr. Leadership Academy
Chartered in 2002
1000 Wheelock Parkway East
St. Paul, MN 55106-1888
651-776-8776
2005-2006 Enrollment: 72, Grades 9-12
www.vesseyacademy.org

Great River School
Chartered in 2002
1326 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-305-2780
2005-2006 Enrollment: 150, Grades 7-12
www.greatriverschool.org

High School for Recording Arts
Chartered in 1998
550 Vandalia Street
St. Paul , MN 55114
651-287-0890
2005-2006 Enrollment: 200, Grades 9-12
www.hsra.org

Higher Ground Academy
Chartered in 1999
1381 Marshall Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-645-1000
2005-2006 Enrollment: 460, Grades K-12
www.hgacademy.org

Hmong Academy
Chartered in 2002
1515 Brewster Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-208-8002
Fax: 651-208-8003
2005-2006 Enrollment: 235, Grades 6-12
www.hmongacademy.org

HOPE Community Academy
Chartered in 2000
720 Payne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-796-4500
2005-2006 Enrollment: 483, Grades K-6
www.hope-school.org

Jennings Experiential High School
651-649-5403
Grades 9-12

Metro Deaf School
Chartered in 2004
265 West Lafayette Road South
Saint Paul, MN 55107
651-224-3995
2005-2006 Enrollment: 73, Grades PreK-8
www.metrodeafschool.org

Minnesota North Star Academy
Chartered in 2002
1669 North Arcade Street
St. Paul, MN 55106
TTY 651-771-2112
651-771-2000
2005-2006 Enrollment: 22, Grades 9-12
www.mnnorthstaracademy.org

New Spirit School
Chartered in 1999
260 Edmund Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-225-9177
2005-2006 Enrollment: 330, Grades K-8
www.newspiritschool.com

Nova Classical Academy
Chartered in 2001
1668 Montreal Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-227-8622
2005-2006 Enrollment: 265, Grades K-9
www.novaclassical.org

Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
651-290-2225
Grades 9-12

Skills for Tomorrow High School
Chartered in 1993
547 Wheeler Street North
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-647-6000
2005-2006 Enrollment: 80, Grades 9-12
www.skillsfortomorrow.org

Sobriety High Central Office
651-773-8378
Grades 9-12

Twin Cities Academy
Chartered in 1998
426 Osceola Avenue South
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-205-4797
2005-2006 Enrollment: 185, Grades 6-8
www.tca.k12.mn.us/ms/index.html

Twin Cities Academy High School
651-205-4797
Grades 9-12

Twin Cities German Immersion School
Chartered in 2004
1399 Eustis Street
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-492-7106
2005-2006 Enrollment: 41, Grades K-2 in Fall 2006, adding a grade each year to grade 8
www.germanschool-mn.org

Urban Academy Charter School
651-215-9419
Grades K-6

Yinghua Academy
Chartered in 2006
651-379-4112
1355 Pierce Butler Route
St. Paul, MN 55104
Grades K-3, adding a grade each year to grade 5
www.yinghuaacademy.org

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NOTE: Enrollment statistics provided by the
Minnesota Department of Education, 1/17/06.