For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,605 students in Hiawatha Academies School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hiawatha Academies School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,605 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hiawatha Academies 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.59
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,400 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
12%
# Black Students
155 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
10%
12%
# White Students
15 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
19 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
72
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,798 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,798
$17,854
Spending / Student
$18,063
$18,580
Best Hiawatha Academies School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Grades: 8-12
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4640 17th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 559-6546
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 559-6546
Grades: 5-8
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 353-4324
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 353-4324
Grades: 8
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Grades: K-4
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,605 students.
What is the rank of Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District is ranked #503 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 Hiawatha Academies School District?
87% of Hiawatha Academies School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hiawatha Academies School District?
Hiawatha Academies School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hiawatha Academies School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,063 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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