Higher Ground Academy

1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Higher Ground Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Higher Ground Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Higher Ground Academy's student population of 571 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
571 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Higher Ground Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higher Ground Academy is 0.00, 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)
#1406 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
45%
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40%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
100%
12%
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White
n/a
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Higher Ground Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Higher Ground Academy's ranking?
Higher Ground Academy is ranked #1406 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Higher Ground Academy?
571 students attend Higher Ground Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Higher Ground Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higher Ground Academy?
Higher Ground Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Higher Ground Academy offer ?
Higher Ground Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Higher Ground Academy part of?
Higher Ground Academy is part of Higher Ground Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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