Yinghua Academy

1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 851 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yinghua Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 851 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Yinghua Academy's student population of 851 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
851 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers

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School Rankings

Yinghua Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yinghua Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#49 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

77%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

73%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Asian
25%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Hispanic
7%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Black
6%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data

White
38%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Two or more races
24%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

(22-23)
8.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yinghua Academy's ranking?
Yinghua Academy is ranked #49 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Yinghua Academy often compared to?
Yinghua Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Northeast College Prep Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Yinghua Academy?
851 students attend Yinghua Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Yinghua Academy students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yinghua Academy?
Yinghua Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yinghua Academy offer ?
Yinghua Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yinghua Academy part of?
Yinghua Academy is part of Yinghua Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Yinghua Academy located?
Yinghua Academy is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.

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5   10/10/2025
This school provides excellent information technology equipment to learn.
- Posted by Administrator - Paul

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 851 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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