Hiawatha Academies School District
School District · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,398
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,398
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Hiawatha Academies?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hiawatha Academies as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
Minneapolis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Minneapolis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
Minneapolis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#381 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
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 #381 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Hiawatha Academies's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (5.9/10), Hiawatha Collegiate High School (4.9/10), and Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield (3.4/10). 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 College Prep - Northrop | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Hiawatha Collegiate High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield | 3.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-northrop | 3.2 / 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. The district invests $18,398 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Hiawatha Academies demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Hiawatha Academies students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 27.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Minneapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 1,605
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hiawatha Academies?
Hiawatha Academies spends $18,398 per student per year.
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 College Prep - Northrop is the highest-rated school in Hiawatha Academies with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Hiawatha Academies?
Across schools in Hiawatha Academies with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.4%. 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 4.4/10 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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.4%
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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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