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#507 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 25% in state

Harrison Education Center

High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

501 IRVING AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55405

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2013)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2013 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.2:1
District spending per student$21,839

Students at Harrison Education Center score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).

Show all 8 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
ELA
25%
2011
ELA
25%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
25%
2017
Math
25%
2018
Math
25%
2019
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)

Based on 10 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harrison Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High6,330/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,425

Median home value

$450,200

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

59.1%

Homeownership

36%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River Bend Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.1 mi67Compare →
Banaadir SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified3.57–120.7 mi112Compare →
Metro 2 OnlineCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–120.7 mi192Compare →
Metro College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified4.59–120.7 mi369Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Minneapolis Public School District

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#25 of 78
District spending per student
$21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harrison Education Center is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harrison Education Center

Harrison Education Center is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harrison Education Center

What grades does Harrison Education Center serve?

Harrison Education Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harrison Education Center?

Harrison Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Education Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Education Center is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harrison Education Center rank in MN?

Harrison Education Center ranks #507 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Harrison Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrison Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Harrison Education Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Education Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

Is Harrison Education Center a charter school?

No, Harrison Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harrison Education Center a Title I school?

No, Harrison Education Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Education Center?

97.1% of students at Harrison Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 55405)
16,915
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
31.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24

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