Serving 28 students in grades 9-12, Harrison Education Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrison Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harrison Education Center's student population of 28 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harrison Education Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
71%
12%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison Education Center?
The graduation rate of Harrison Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harrison Education Center?
28 students attend Harrison Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harrison Education Center students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Education Center?
Harrison Education Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrison Education Center offer ?
Harrison Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harrison Education Center part of?
Harrison Education Center is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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