For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,586 students in Hiawatha Academies School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hiawatha Academies School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,586 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hiawatha Academies School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#466 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
88%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
60%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,176 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,186 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,176
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,186
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hiawatha Academies School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4640 17th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4044
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,586 students.
What is the rank of Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District is ranked #494 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha Academies School District?
88% of Hiawatha Academies School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hiawatha Academies School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,186 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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