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Higher Ground Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,106 students in Higher Ground Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Higher Ground Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
1,106 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Higher Ground Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
98%
12%
% White
2%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,293 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,565
$17,866
Spending / Student
$13,293
$18,593
Best Higher Ground Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hga Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Gr: 8-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Hga Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Hga Junior High School
Charter School
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Gr: 6-7 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 178:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Higher Ground Academy School District?
Higher Ground Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,106 students.
What is the rank of Higher Ground Academy School District?
Higher Ground Academy School District is ranked #339 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Higher Ground Academy School District?
98% of Higher Ground Academy School District students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Higher Ground Academy School District?
Higher Ground Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Higher Ground Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,293 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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