For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in Hennepin Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hennepin Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
452 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hennepin Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
14 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
378 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
84%
12%
# White Students
4 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
1%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
61
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,389 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,301
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,389
$18,580
Best Hennepin Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Grades: 5-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hennepin Schools School District?
Hennepin Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 452 students.
What is the rank of Hennepin Schools School District?
Hennepin Schools School District is ranked #390 out of 522 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 Hennepin Schools School District?
84% of Hennepin Schools School District students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hennepin Schools School District?
Hennepin Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hennepin Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,389 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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