
Sarah: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...currently enrolled in the College of Science and Engineering at the university where I have taken courses to gain knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided

Nate: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry. During my schooling I was routinely asked to break down big problems, identify the key parts, and then solve them. This same thinking has made me a successful teacher in areas much broader then math and science. By breaking down a problem and identifying key points I believe I can lead any student to academic success. I discovered my love of teaching...
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Nisarg: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...freshman here at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I graduated from Wayzata High, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in neuroscience. At the University, I'm usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your...
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University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience

Matt: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a BS in mathematics, as well as minors in creative writing and computer science. While I do not have any formal experience with teaching, I have spent much of my academic career tutoring friends and family to help them succeed in school, and I have personally improved the grades of many of my peers through studying sessions with me by as much as 30%. I...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Don: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...once told by an administrator that I have the ability to reach students that others struggled to reach and motivate, oftentimes at-risk students, and I found this one of the highest compliments of my career. I find it my greatest goal to make sure that all students, from those seeking the highest standards to those struggling with basic skills, can understand themselves, can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all that they...
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Dordt College - Bachelors, English
Concordia University-Saint Paul - Masters, Education

Allison: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...I am a Dartmouth College senior majoring in Computer Science and Digital Arts with several years of tutoring/mentoring experience. I have achieved scores in the 99th percentile for both the ACT and SAT prior to college. While in high school (St. Paul Academy graduate), I spent my time volunteering at the homeless shelter, helping out with their daycare and tutoring children. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with the ACT, editing...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Rohit: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...an Economics and Political Science major at the University of Minnesota. In addition to being a tutor at Grade Potential, I work as a debate coach at Como Park High School in St. Paul. I have previously worked as volunteer tutor at East Side Neighborhood Services and as a Resident Assistant at the University of Michigan Summer Debate Institute. This summer I will also be working with high school students at the Minnesota Debate and...
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University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Economics

Monica: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...as an extension of having a natural curiosity about the world, and I hope to communicate the importance of this to my students regardless of which direction their academic pursuits take them. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and have lived and traveled all over the US. I've also traveled overseas and spent six years living in Germany. I studied Photography at the Cleveland Institute of Art and have a Master's of Fine Art in...
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Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies

Adam: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a class of 2015 graduate of Boston College. I have been brought to the world of tutoring because of my desire to help students through the stressful time of taking those big scary standardized tests. Both the ACT and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids in the...
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Boston College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Jayme: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a graduate the University of Wisconsin in River Falls and La Universidad de Costa Rica. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and my Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. I have traveled extensively for work and school which has helped me to strengthen my language skills as well as adapt my teaching to a variety of different cultures. I lived abroad for a total of seven years and returned to...
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls - Bachelors, Spanish
Universidad de Costa Rica - Masters, TESOL

Maury: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...time that I was in grade school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My first experience with teaching was showing my younger sister how to multiply and divide. I studied elementary education at the University of Houston and graduated in 2012. I am also a certified teacher for Pre-Kindergarten through siSixth Grade. Now I am a 4 year veteran teacher! I have been teaching in the elementary level for 4 years in an...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies

Elise: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...over 2 years of experience teaching. Most of my experience was teaching abroad in Mexico and South Korea. I love working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I currently work as a Learning & Development Specialist, so I am always looking for new ways to help people learn. My greatest strengths when it comes to tutoring are that I have a unique perspective; I love to think outside the box and find new ways...
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Providence College - Bachelors, Intercultural Studies & TESOL

Paul: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I would describe myself as happy, upbeat and zealous for life. I am excited about the present and the future and therefore typically in a good mood and motivated for life. I have over ten years of teaching experience where most of it has been in Beijing, China. I have been tutoring students privately primarily in math and science. My undergraduate degree is in Electrical Engineering. My Master's Degree is in International Education. ... My educational...
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Minnesota State University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering B.S.
Framingham State University - Masters, Masters Degree in International Education

Taryn: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...became interested in working with students in high school. I enjoy teaching and watching students understand a topic that was once challenging to them and being able to go on to teach their peers. Nothing is as rewarding as learning something new and I love being a part of that process. I currently attend the University of Minnesota as a Political Science major and am due to graduate early in 2016. After graduation, I hope...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

Erica: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Studies and Public & Nonprofit Management with a minor in Art. During my time at the U, I took classes in a wide variety of subjects and departments, always looking for new things to learn. I also studied abroad for six months in Sevilla, Spain, where I immersed myself in Spanish culture and honed my oral, reading, and...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Global Studies and Public & Nonprofit Management

Audrey: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...with a BA from UC Berkeley in 2020 as a double major in Astrophysics and Classical Civilizations. My main areas of interest in those studies were planetary science and Greek-language literature, respectively. I'm passionate about both STEM subjects and the humanities, and love helping students translate their strengths in one area to another. I tutor in a broad range of subjects, but would especially love to help you learn more about Latin, English, and astronomy,...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies

Norbert: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a creative in the music industry in Germany, I found passion in education and am now in a leadership role at a career college in Minneapolis. Because German is my native language, I decided to help people who are interested in learning the language of my home country. Mostly, learning should be about having fun and having a sense of accomplishment at the end. I provide fun and interactive lessons teaching you all levels of...
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Rollins College - Bachelors, Economics
Minnesota School of Business-Richfield - Masters, Business

Laura: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a recent graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, where I earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in French and Linguistics in May 2016. Sometime in the near future, I plan on going back to school to earn a Masters degree in translation. I have a passionate love of languages and language usage, and I derive great joy from helping others develop their skills in these areas. As such, I am a registered French,...
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University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Linguistics, French

Grayson: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
...a undergraduate degree in music, accounting, and an MBA in Finance and Computer Science. I've taught finance and computer science at the college / university level. I've tutored students in math, computer science, software applications, finance, accounting, and photography. On the side I do professional photography. I enjoy teaching all age ranges. My goal is to make the topic interesting and find a way to help the student want to learn and understand it. We...
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University of North Dakota - Bachelors, Accounting
University of Denver - Masters, MBA with a masters in Finance and Computer Science

Laraine: Minneapolis tutor
Certified Tutor in Minneapolis, MN
I have been retired from professional psychology for three years. I have enjoyed spending time as an information volunteer at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and I help with the care of my young grandson. In my free time I love reading, music, and learning Spanish. All of my life I have enjoyed learning new skills and solving problems. When something has to be done, I want to solve the challenge of finding the...
Education & Certification
Marymount College - Bachelors, Psychology
Wayne State University - PHD, Psychology
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The Minneapolis School System
Minneapolis, Minnesota, is part of the Twin Cities along with St. Paul. It is the largest city of the pair, with a population of about 422,000. The larger Twin Cities metropolitan area has an estimated population of 3.6 million. The nearly 35,000 students within the city attend one of the approximately 100 public schools in the Minneapolis Public Schools district. In addition to the public schools available in the city, parents can also choose from more than 20 private schools, or they can send their children to one of the schools in a neighboring district due to Minnesota’s open enrollment statute.
In such a large district, it can be difficult for parents to know where to turn if they discover their child is not achieving their academic potential. Varsity Tutors helps parents connect with experienced Minneapolis tutors. In addition to securing the assistance of a personal tutor, the freedom to choose which school your child attends can be an advantage for parents. Because you can select the school your child attends, it is essential to be aware of how the schools nearby compare to one another. Here are some assessment scores for the biggest Minneapolis high schools:
Minneapolis Test Scores
All Minneapolis students have the opportunity to take a career and college readiness test. These tests include the nationally recognized ACT and SAT. However, Minneapolis students must also prepare for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) or the alternate Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), which cover reading, mathematics, and science. These exams come in grades three through eight as well as once during the high school years.
Even for children who are generally doing well in school, standardized exams can present a challenge. For some this will be due to testing anxiety, while for others the issue may be due to a lack of mastery in a specific subject area. A personal tutor can help your child regardless of the academic challenges they face.
While sending your child to a highly ranked school can improve their odds of academic success, it doesn’t necessarily mean that a child who attends a poorly rated school must struggle. However, it is good to know where schools stand. The table below identifies some of the most highly ranked schools in Minneapolis and shows how they compare to other schools in the state:
Minneapolis High School Rankings
High School | Minneapolis Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Southwest Senior High School | 1 | 32 | 49% |
Washburn Senior High School | 2 | 67 | 42% |
South Senior High School | 3 | 143 | 35% |
Roosevelt Senior High School | 4 | 166 | N/A |
Henry Senior High School | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Edison Senior High School | 6 | N/A | N/A |
Minneapolis College Preparatory | 7 | N/A | N/A |
Learning for Leadership Charter School | 8 | N/A | N/A |
MTS High School | 9 | N/A | N/A |
Heritage Science & Technical Academy | 10 | N/A | N/A |
Even though Minneapolis has a high student population, the high school student-to-teacher ratio is on the low side. You can see how the largest schools in the city stack up in the chart below:
Minneapolis Student-to-Teacher Ratios
South Senior High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Southwest Senior High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Washburn Senior High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Henry Senior High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Roosevelt Senior High School has a 13 1 student-teacher ratio.
Minnesota State Average has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Students who graduate from high school in Minneapolis have many nearby colleges from which to choose. Check out some of the top-ranked universities in the Minneapolis area in the following chart:
Minneapolis University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Carleton College | 25 | 23% |
Macalester College | 78 | 37% |
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | 85 | 44% |
St. Olaf College | 110 | 45% |
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota | 154 | 83% |
Hamline University | 543 | 70% |
Minneapolis College of Art & Design | 586 | 65% |
Dunwoody College of Technology | 667 | 67% |
Augsburg College | 725 | 45% |
St. Catherine University | 761 | 91% |
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