Heritage Science & Technology (Closed 2023)

Serving 232 students in grades 6-12, Heritage Science & Technology 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
232 students
This chart displays total students of Heritage Science & Technology by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heritage Science & Technology by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(14-15)
15-19%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage Science & Technology 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 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
20-24%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage Science & Technology 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 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heritage Science & Technology and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heritage Science & Technology and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)
100%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heritage Science & Technology and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage Science & Technology and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(14-15)
≥50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Heritage Science & Technology and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage Science & Technology 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 (14-15)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Science & Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage Science & Technology?
The graduation rate of Heritage Science & Technology is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Heritage Science & Technology?
232 students attend Heritage Science & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Heritage Science & Technology students are Black.
What grades does Heritage Science & Technology offer ?
Heritage Science & Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Heritage Science & Technology part of?
Heritage Science & Technology is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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