Heritage High School

3328 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Bottom 50%
Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Heritage High School's student population of 118 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
118 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
≤5%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
15-19%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Heritage High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
96%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Heritage High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Heritage High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heritage High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Heritage High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Heritage High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
118 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Heritage High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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