Summary:
Higher Ground Academy is a school district in Minnesota that operates a single high school, HGA Secondary. This high school serves a predominantly African American student population, with 100% of its students identifying as such. While the school boasts a commendable 0.0% dropout rate, its academic performance lags behind the state average, particularly in math and science proficiency.
HGA Secondary's math proficiency rates range from 21.21% for 11th grade to 33.33% for 8th grade, significantly below the state average. Reading proficiency is more mixed, with 10th-grade students performing slightly above the state average but 8th-grade students falling short. Science proficiency is consistently lower than the state average, ranging from 17.24% for 8th grade to 26.19% for end-of-course assessments. These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the high percentage of students (98.54%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage within the school's population.
Despite these academic hurdles, HGA Secondary maintains a graduation rate of 90.9%, which, while slightly below the state average, is still a commendable achievement. The school's 100% African American student body and its struggles with academic performance suggest that Higher Ground Academy may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address issues of educational equity and ensure that all students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
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