270 Hopkins Alternative

Hopkins High School is a public high school located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States. Hopkins High School is part of the Hopkins School District 270.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (15-16)
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
5 teachers
Year Founded
1862
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(11-12)
≤10%
62%
(11-12)
40-59%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)
10%
9%
Black
(15-16)
36%
10%
White
(15-16)
54%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
32%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Leo (lion)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are 270 Hopkins Alternative often compared to?
270 Hopkins Alternativeis often viewed alongside schools like 270 - Hap - I.s. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 270 Hopkins Alternative?
The graduation rate of 270 Hopkins Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend 270 Hopkins Alternative?
28 students attend 270 Hopkins Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of 270 Hopkins Alternative students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does 270 Hopkins Alternative offer ?
270 Hopkins Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 270 Hopkins Alternative part of?
270 Hopkins Alternative is part of Intermediate School District 287.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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