For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,106 students in Higher Ground Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Higher Ground Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Higher Ground Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 523 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
12%
# Black Students
1,087 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
98%
12%
# White Students
19 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
2%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
99
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,293 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Higher Ground Academy School District?
Higher Ground Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,106 students.
What is the rank of Higher Ground Academy School District?
Higher Ground Academy School District is ranked #340 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Higher Ground Academy School District?
98% of Higher Ground Academy School District students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Higher Ground Academy School District?
Higher Ground Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Higher Ground Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,293 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,106 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
