Hiawatha Academies School District
School District · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#325 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,398
+$3,790 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,605 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Hiawatha Academies ranks #325 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Hiawatha Academies's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop (7.1/10), Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (6.0/10), and Hiawatha Collegiate High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hiawatha Academies
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hiawatha Collegiate High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hiawatha Academies
Hiawatha Academies is a Minneapolis, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,605 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $18,398 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Hiawatha Academies demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hiawatha Academies students show an average math proficiency of 21.2% and ELA proficiency of 23.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hiawatha Academies, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hiawatha Academies with test data.
Schools in Hiawatha Academies
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Minneapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 1,605
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- District spending per student
- $18,398NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hiawatha Academies?
Hiawatha Academies has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hiawatha Academies?
The average composite rating for Hiawatha Academies is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hiawatha Academies?
Hiawatha Academies's district-level spending was $18,398 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha Academies?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha Academies is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hiawatha Academies?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop is the highest-rated school in Hiawatha Academies with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hiawatha Academies?
Across schools in Hiawatha Academies with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hiawatha Academies compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Hiawatha Academies has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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