Very Good
#53 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 16% of private schools
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
High School
3100 W RIVER PKWY, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#53 of 319
In Minneapolis
#5 of 20
public schools
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Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
High School in Minneapolis · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School is a private high school in Minneapolis, MN. Minnehaha Academy - Upper School serves approximately 374 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Minnehaha Academy - Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Minnehaha Academy - Upper School compares to 52 public schools serving similar grades in Minneapolis, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Minnehaha Academy - Upper School (this school) | 7.6 |
| Hiawatha Collegiate High School | 4.9 |
| Longfellow Alternative High | 6.4 |
| Universal Academy Middle/High | — |
| MTS HIGH SCHOOL | 6.4 |
| RONDO CAMPUS | 6.1 |
| Roosevelt High | 6.4 |
| Roosevelt High - SWS | — |
| TRANSITION PLUS SERVICES | 5.1 |
| Lincoln International High School | 6.1 |
| South High | 5.5 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | — |
| Venture Academy High School | 5.5 |
| Takoda Prep | 6.8 |
| CENTER SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| Center School Extended | — |
| Aim Academy of Science & Technology | — |
| EL COLEGIO CHARTER SCHOOL | 6.0 |
| MPS Metro DT | 5.2 |
| Heritage Academy High | 6.6 |
| AUGSBURG FAIRVIEW ACADEMY | 6.7 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3100 W RIVER PKWY, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Minnehaha Academy - Upper School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MINNESOTA ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Saint Paul), with a comparable rating. Another option is AVALON SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Saint Paul), with a comparable rating. Additionally, JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Paul), a more accessible option. For more schools in Minneapolis, see our Minneapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANFORD MIDDLE Minneapolis | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Howe Elementary Minneapolis | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| DOWLING ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield Minneapolis | 0.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Hiawatha Collegiate High School Minneapolis | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| AVALON SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Avalon Middle School Saint Paul | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| MINNESOTA ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| MINNEHAHA ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL Minneapolis | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Bdote Learning Center Minneapolis | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Anishinabe Academy Elementary Minneapolis | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Longfellow Alternative High Minneapolis | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| FOUR SEASONS ELEMENTARY Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Early Education Four Seasons Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | — |
| GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY Saint Paul | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm Minneapolis | 1.4 mi | 2.3 |
| PRATT ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55406 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,865
Median Home Value
$335,500
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
Population
35,863
College Educated
56%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Median Age
39.7
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| MELROSE SECONDARY Melrose, MN | 7.6 |
| OPEN WORLD LEARNING SECONDARY Saint Paul, MN | 7.6 |
| PINE ISLAND SECONDARY Pine Island, MN | 7.6 |
| Maple River Secondary Mapleton, MN | 7.5 |
| NEW YORK MILLS SECONDARY New York Mills, MN | 7.5 |
| OGILVIE SECONDARY Ogilvie, MN | 7.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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