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.
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.
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?
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