Our Critical Differences

Laura Jeffrey Academy – unique in many ways

LJA is the first girl-focused charter school in Minnesota. Our purpose is to provide a unique and exciting educational opportunity for students aged ten to fourteen, a time when research shows that girls in a traditional co-ed school often lose their academic motivation.

Studies indicate that, regardless of their backgrounds, adolescent girls benefit from a learning environment that builds academic competency and enhances self-worth – predictors of life-long success.

What makes LJA Special

• The curriculum focuses on increasing competence and confidence in math and science through a comprehensive liberal arts education.
• The environment fosters a climate of physical activity and good health which lead to students' academic and emotional well being.
• Arts, music and technology are essential parts of the LJA curriculum.
• LJA serves a culturally diverse student body.
• Learning is a social experience where students develop the skills to set goals and solve problems.
• After-school tutoring which has been shown to exponentially increase scores in math, reading and science, will be available at no cost to LJA students.
• LJA's curriculum meets all state and federal standards.
• Small classes and low student-to-educator ratio ensure that students get individualized attention.
• LJA is a year-round school: between regular sessions students can participate in language immersion, environmental studies and film production.
• Students wear uniforms, removing distractions and enhancing the learning environment.