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Hazel Park Preparatory Academy vs. The Heights Community School

Should you attend Hazel Park Preparatory Academy or The Heights Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
The Heights Community School
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

The Heights Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hazel Park Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, The Heights Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
400 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Heights Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Heights Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Heights Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Heights Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1716 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1502 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Heights Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Heights Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Heights Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Heights Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hazel Park Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of The Heights Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
4
5
Kindergarten Students
51
59
Grade 1 Students
41
43
Grade 2 Students
46
46
Grade 3 Students
46
48
Grade 4 Students
34
36
Grade 5 Students
40
53
Grade 6 Students
49
-
Grade 7 Students
53
-
Grade 8 Students
36
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Heights Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
40%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Heights Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Heights Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
35%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Heights Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Heights Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Heights Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Heights Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Heights Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Heights Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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