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The Blake School/Upper School
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The Blake School/Upper School

Minneapolis, MinnesotaDeadline: Jan. 31(952) 988-3420

Blake School Upper School serves grades 9-12 with specialized support for learning differences and ADHD, rigorous academics, and 19+ sports

The Blake School Upper School in Minneapolis serves grades 9–12 and is committed to supporting students with learning differences and ADHD through dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD Support services. With an average class size of 16 students and 85% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school creates a structured, academically rigorous environment where students with learning differences can thrive alongside their peers.

Blake integrates academics, arts, and athletics into a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. Students have access to AP and advanced courses across sciences, languages, mathematics, and humanities, as well as a robust extracurricular program including 19+ sports, clubs, and organizations. The school's Learning Difference Programs are designed to provide targeted support while maintaining high academic standards, making Blake a strong choice for families seeking both specialized accommodations and a challenging college-preparatory education.

Tuition ranges from $35,033 to $42,027 depending on grade level. Blake awards $9.37 million in need-based financial aid annually to 26% of the student body, making independent school education more accessible. The school enrolls approximately 1,277 students from 68 Twin Cities communities. For admissions inquiries and to learn more about the Learning Difference Programs, contact the admissions office at (952) 988-3420 or visit blakeschool.org.

At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students1281
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$36,836
Fin. Aid26% receive aid
Est.1900
DeadlineJan. 31
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

School Information

Year Founded1900
Yearly Tuition Cost$36,836
Tuition NotesVaries by grade. Blake annually awards 9.37 million dollars in need-based financial aid to 26 percent of the student body. See web site for tuition.
Total Students1281
Total Classroom Teachers157
Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree85
Average Class Size16
Grades OfferedPrekindergarten-12

Admissions Information

Admissions DirectorJoe Silvestri
Admissions AssociateMegan Duncan
Admission DeadlineJan. 31
Acceptance Rate52
Percent on Financial Aid26

Student Body Information

Student Body TypeCo-ed
Percent of Students of Color38

Academic Programs Information

Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus (AB/BC & Adv. Topics)ChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureEuropean HistoryFrench Language & CultureLatin LiteraturePhysics CPhysics C MechanicsPhysics ISpanish Language & CultureStatisticsU.S. Government & PoliticsU.S. History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data

Sports and Extracurricular Information

SportsAlpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Diving · Fencing · Figure Skating · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Show More (2) · Hide
Clubs and OrganizationsClub or Organization: · Admissions Ambassadors · Anime Club · Assembly Moderators · Asset Management Group · Badminton Club · Bee Club · Blood Drive Committee · Chess Team · Debate · DECA · Drawing at Dawn · Empty Bowls · Gender and Sexuality Alliance · Girl Up · Green Team · Habitat for Humanity · LearningWorks · Math Team · Model United Nations · Robotics · Science Bowl · Science Olympiad · She's the First · Slam Poetry Club · Stock Exchange Club · Student Newspaper · We Charity · Show More (11) · Hide

Additional Information

Classroom Dress CodeCasual
School MembershipsNational Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Religious AffiliationsNonsectarian
Summer Program DetailsView Summer Program Details
Summer School OfferedYes
Average SAT Score1402
Average ACT Score30

Contact the school

(952) 988-3420
511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
www.blakeschool.org
(952) 988-3420

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