Downtown Campus

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church is a church across the Virginia Triangle from the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its address is 511 Groveland Avenue.
Downtown Campus serves 87 students in grades 9-12. 
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 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Downtown Campus's student population of 87 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Downtown Campus is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
(16-17)
<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
85%
12%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.27
≤10%
83.3%
(22-23)
100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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 61% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown Campus?
The graduation rate of Downtown Campus is 10%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Downtown Campus?
87 students attend Downtown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Downtown Campus students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downtown Campus?
Downtown Campus has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Downtown Campus offer ?
Downtown Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Downtown Campus part of?
In what neighborhood is Downtown Campus located?
Downtown Campus is located in the Central Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Central Minneapolis.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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