Very Good
#53 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 16% of private schools
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
High School · Minneapolis, MN
A private high school in Minneapolis, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
3100 W RIVER PKWY, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
Data not available
View data sources
Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Minnehaha Academy - Upper School 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
Powered by
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
$91,865
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Collegiate High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Alternative HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Avalon SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Minnesota Online High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School is listed in Minneapolis, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School is a private high school in Minneapolis, MN, serving approximately 374 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
What grades does Minnehaha Academy - Upper School serve?
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Minnehaha Academy - Upper School?
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnehaha Academy - Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnehaha Academy - Upper School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Minnehaha Academy - Upper School rank in MN?
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School ranks #53 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Minnehaha Academy - Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Minnehaha Academy - Upper School a private school?
Yes, Minnehaha Academy - Upper School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Minnehaha Academy - Upper School a religious school?
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (612) 729-8321
- Area population (ZIP 55406)
- 35,863
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.