Harrison Education Center

501 Irving Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Harrison Education Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrison Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Harrison Education Center's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Harrison Education Center is 0.46, 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)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison Education Center 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 2018-19 school year data.
(13-14)
<50%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison Education Center 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 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrison Education Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
10%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harrison Education Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harrison Education Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Education Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
72%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison Education Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison Education Center and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harrison Education Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison Education Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison Education Center and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Harrison Education Center 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 Harrison Education Center 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 (20-21)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison Education Center?
The graduation rate of Harrison Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harrison Education Center?
29 students attend Harrison Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Harrison Education Center students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Education Center?
Harrison Education Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrison Education Center offer ?
Harrison Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harrison Education Center part of?
Harrison Education Center is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Harrison Education Center located?
Harrison Education Center is located in the Harrison neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Harrison.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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