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#676 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
Hga Secondary
High School · Higher Ground Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A Higher Ground Academy charter high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1471 BREWSTER STREET, Saint Paul, MN 55108
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hga Secondary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hga Secondary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,583
Median home value
$365,400
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
71.4%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Great River SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Higher Ground Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hga Secondary is listed in HIGHER GROUND ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hga Secondary
Hga Secondary is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Higher Ground Academy, serving approximately 401 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hga Secondary
What grades does Hga Secondary serve?
Hga Secondary serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Hga Secondary?
Hga Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hga Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hga Secondary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hga Secondary rank in MN?
Hga Secondary ranks #676 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hga Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hga Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hga Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hga Secondary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Hga Secondary a charter school?
Yes, Hga Secondary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hga Secondary a Title I school?
No, Hga Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hga Secondary?
97.8% of students at Hga Secondary 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (651) 369-7555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 55108)
- 15,339
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 55108; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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