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.
| Year Founded | 1900 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,836 |
| Tuition Notes | Varies 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 Students | 1281 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 157 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Joe Silvestri |
| Admissions Associate | Megan Duncan |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 26 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 38 |
| Sports | Alpine 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 Organizations | Club 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 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1402 |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |