Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Hennepin Gateway To College 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% (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 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hennepin Gateway To College's student population of 73 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Hennepin Gateway To College is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
12%
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Black
32%
12%
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White
38%
60%
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Two or more races
14%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
40-49%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hennepin Gateway To College?
The graduation rate of Hennepin Gateway To College is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Hennepin Gateway To College?
73 students attend Hennepin Gateway To College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hennepin Gateway To College students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hennepin Gateway To College?
Hennepin Gateway To College has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hennepin Gateway To College offer ?
Hennepin Gateway To College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hennepin Gateway To College part of?
Hennepin Gateway To College is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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