Below Average
#1607 of 1,992 schools in MN
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
High School · Hiawatha Academies · Minneapolis, MN
A Hiawatha Academies charter high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
1611 E 46TH ST, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hiawatha Collegiate High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 100Biker’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
$78,206
Median home value
$317,000
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Universal Academy Middle/highCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–10 | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
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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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hiawatha Academies
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,398NCES 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.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School is listed in HIAWATHA ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Hiawatha Collegiate High School is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Hiawatha Academies, serving approximately 710 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,607 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hiawatha Collegiate High School
What grades does Hiawatha Collegiate High School serve?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Collegiate High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hiawatha Collegiate High School rank in MN?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks #1,607 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hiawatha Collegiate High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hiawatha Collegiate High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Hiawatha Collegiate High School a charter school?
Yes, Hiawatha Collegiate High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hiawatha Collegiate High School a Title I school?
No, Hiawatha Collegiate High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
88.0% of students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School 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
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (612) 455-4004
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55407)
- 36,992
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
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 55407; 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, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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