For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,605 students in Hiawatha Academies School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hiawatha Academies School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,605 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hiawatha Academies School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#466 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
87%
12%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
1%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,798 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,798
$17,854
Spending / Student
$18,063
$18,580
Best Hiawatha Academies School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 353-4324
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 353-4324
Gr: 8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Gr: 8-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4640 17th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 559-6546
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 559-6546
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Gr: K-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,605 students.
What is the rank of Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District is ranked #494 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha Academies School District?
87% of Hiawatha Academies School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hiawatha Academies School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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