Hga Secondary

1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 401 students in grades 8-12, Hga Secondary 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : ≥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

Top Rankings

Hga Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Hga Secondary's student population of 401 students has grown by 138% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
401 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hga Secondary 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 Hga Secondary is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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 Hga Secondary, 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 Hga Secondary 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 Hga Secondary 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 Hga Secondary 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
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hga Secondary 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
12%
Black
100%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hga Secondary and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hga Secondary 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 Hga Secondary.
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 Hga Secondary 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 Hga Secondary 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
96%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hga Secondary 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
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hga Secondary 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hga Secondary's ranking?
Hga Secondary is ranked #1132 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hga Secondary often compared to?
Hga Secondaryis 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 Hga Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hga Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hga Secondary?
401 students attend Hga Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hga Secondary students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hga Secondary?
Hga Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hga Secondary offer ?
Hga Secondary offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Hga Secondary part of?
Hga Secondary is part of Higher Ground Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hga Secondary located?
Hga Secondary 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 (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : ≥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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