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Higher Ground Secondary Academy

1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 479 students in grades 7-12, Higher Ground Secondary 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 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Higher Ground Secondary Academy's student population of 479 students has grown by 185% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
479 students
This chart displays total students of Higher Ground Secondary Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Higher Ground Secondary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higher Ground Secondary Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1132 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Higher Ground Secondary Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Higher Ground Secondary Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Higher Ground Secondary Academy and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Higher Ground Secondary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higher Ground Secondary Academy's ranking?
Higher Ground Secondary Academy is ranked #1132 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Higher Ground Secondary Academy often compared to?
Higher Ground Secondary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harding Senior High School, Twin Cities Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higher Ground Secondary Academy?
The graduation rate of Higher Ground Secondary Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Higher Ground Secondary Academy?
479 students attend Higher Ground Secondary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Higher Ground Secondary Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higher Ground Secondary Academy?
Higher Ground Secondary Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Higher Ground Secondary Academy offer ?
Higher Ground Secondary Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Higher Ground Secondary Academy part of?
Higher Ground Secondary Academy is part of Higher Ground Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Higher Ground Secondary Academy located?
Higher Ground Secondary Academy 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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