Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a charter middle school located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Serving students from fifth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 194 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1 with eleven full-time equivalent teachers. The campus sits on East 46th Street, offering a supportive learning environment within a bustling urban setting.

While Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is currently ranked lower in the state academic performance rankings at #1908 out of 2027 schools (placing it in the 6th percentile), the school focuses on student development and has room for improvement, particularly in academics with ELA proficiency at 34% and math proficiency at 20%. Despite these challenges, Hennepin Schools Upper Campus continues to provide a strong educational foundation for its students. The school's setting within Minneapolis allows it to be deeply connected to the city’s diverse community resources, making it an integral part of the urban landscape.

With an enrollment of 194 students, Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.