Higher Ground Secondary Academy vs. Twin Cities Academy
Should you attend Higher Ground Secondary Academy or Twin Cities Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Higher Ground Secondary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Twin Cities Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 479 students in grades 7-12, Higher Ground Secondary Academy 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 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Serving 512 students in grades 6-12, Twin Cities Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
479 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1623 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
45
Grade 7 Students
85
61
Grade 8 Students
94
76
Grade 9 Students
86
121
Grade 10 Students
75
76
Grade 11 Students
76
66
Grade 12 Students
63
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
16%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
n/a
% Black
100%
26%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.00
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
12%
