Harrison Education Center vs. Focus
Should I attend Harrison Education Center or Focus? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Harrison Education Center
501 Irving Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Top Rankings
Harrison Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Focus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Harrison Education Center serves 32 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Focus serves 27 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
32 students
27 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
85% | 15%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
5:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
<50%
<50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Grade 9 Students
10
-
Grade 10 Students
8
-
Grade 11 Students
8
-
Grade 12 Students
6
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
81%
11%
% White
10%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
18%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
