Hmong College Prep Academy is a charter school in St. Paul, Minnesota that has grades K-12. HCPA is open to all students. It has a large population of Hmong American and Karen American students.
Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, Hmong College Prep Academy 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hmong College Prep Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hmong College Prep Academy High School's student population of 791 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hmong College Prep Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hmong College Prep Academy High School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
97%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hmong College Prep Academy High School's ranking?
Hmong College Prep Academy High School is ranked #1054 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hmong College Prep Academy High School often compared to?
Hmong College Prep Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo, Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hmong College Prep Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Hmong College Prep Academy High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Hmong College Prep Academy High School?
791 students attend Hmong College Prep Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hmong College Prep Academy High School students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hmong College Prep Academy High School?
Hmong College Prep Academy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hmong College Prep Academy High School offer ?
Hmong College Prep Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hmong College Prep Academy High School part of?
Hmong College Prep Academy High School is part of Hmong College Prep Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hmong College Prep Academy High School located?
Hmong College Prep Academy High School is located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Como Park.
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