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HGA Secondary ranks 292 nd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend HGA Secondary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended HGA Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of HGA Secondary?

Students at HGA Secondary are 100% African American.

HGA Secondary School in Saint Paul MN

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SchoolDigger ranks HGA Secondary 277^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See HGA Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks HGA Secondary 292^nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See HGA Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Higher Ground Academy 300^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	52.87	233^rd	521	55.3%
2022	52.17	244^th	520	53.1%
2023	40.31	323^rd	529	38.9%
2024	48.55	277^th	545	49.2%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	87.00	5^th	102	95.1%
2022	69.55	14^th	130	89.2%
2023	78.06	6^th	133	95.5%
2024	68.61	23^rd	158	85.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	81.40	26^th	399	93.5%
2022	74.87	50^th	404	87.6%
2023	60.93	136^th	459	70.4%
2024	71.21	97^th	473	79.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	48.08	220^th	443	50.3%
2022	47.92	243^rd	467	48.0%
2023	37.48	306^th	455	32.7%
2024	40.97	295^th	474	37.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	51.32	213^th	437	51.3%
2022	50.85	229^th	476	51.9%
2023	38.87	294^th	464	36.6%
2024	52.43	216^th	479	54.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	87.43	8^th	141	94.3%
2022	80.82	18^th	162	88.9%
2023	73.98	29^th	164	82.3%
2024	80.96	24^th	179	86.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for HGA Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	81.93	65^th	504	87.1%
2016	53.40	269^th	489	45.0%
2017	64.07	197^th	489	59.7%
2018	62.61	216^th	494	56.3%
2019	70.96	145^th	492	70.5%
2021	23.50	355^th	428	17.1%
2022	44.17	293^rd	472	37.9%
2023	50.94	247^th	476	48.1%
2024	44.14	292^nd	480	39.2%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	49.27	16^th	47	66.0%
2022	84.64	4^th	87	95.4%
2023	73.70	9^th	90	90.0%
2024	76.40	10^th	102	90.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.70	50^th	374	86.6%
2019	83.23	34^th	370	90.8%
2021	44.90	155^th	270	42.6%
2022	68.75	83^rd	312	73.4%
2023	71.67	81^st	393	79.4%
2024	61.29	136^th	389	65.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.24	148^th	395	62.5%
2019	62.36	153^rd	401	61.8%
2021	5.67	325^th	339	4.1%
2022	31.30	292^nd	388	24.7%
2023	56.66	175^th	396	55.8%
2024	38.49	270^th	403	33.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	45.84	257^th	398	35.4%
2019	67.22	134^th	411	67.4%
2021	40.80	225^th	351	35.9%
2022	45.90	238^th	403	40.9%
2023	36.23	274^th	398	31.2%
2024	39.00	265^th	405	34.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at HGA Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	95.62	4^th	106	96.2%
2019	94.97	1^st	103	99.0%
2021	51.17	31^st	68	54.4%
2022	74.99	18^th	102	82.4%
2023	82.26	13^th	98	86.7%
2024	76.00	17^th	109	84.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for HGA Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Total
2014	1	124	0	125
2015	1	126	0	127
2016	2	129	0	131
2017	2	169	0	171
2018	1	168	0	169
2019	0	168	0	168
2020	0	404	1	405
2021	0	421	0	421
2022	0	453	0	453
2023	0	479	0	479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at HGA Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	125	12.0	10.4	92
2015	127	12.0	10.5	94.5
2016	131	11.0	11.9	93.1
2017	171	12.8	13.3	95.9
2018	169	13.8	12.2	92.9
2019	168	15.4	10.9	92.9
2020	405	20.8	19.4	98
2021	421	19.4	21.6	97.9
2022	453	22.7	19.9	96.2
2023	479	22.8	20.9	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio HGA Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	125	12.0	10.4	92
2015	127	12.0	10.5	94.5
2016	131	11.0	11.9	93.1
2017	171	12.8	13.3	95.9
2018	169	13.8	12.2	92.9
2019	168	15.4	10.9	92.9
2020	405	20.8	19.4	98
2021	421	19.4	21.6	97.9
2022	453	22.7	19.9	96.2
2023	479	22.8	20.9	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for HGA Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,935

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on HGA Secondary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 145^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 247^th of 476 High schools	22.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (HGA Secondary)	68.6	52.7	15.9%
10th Grade Reading (Higher Ground Academy)	68.6	52.7	15.9%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (HGA Secondary)	64.4	24.3	40.2%
11th Grade Math (Higher Ground Academy)	64.4	24.3	40.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (HGA Secondary)	46.8	32.5	14.3%
End of Course Science (Higher Ground Academy)	46.8	32.5	14.3%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	168	479	185.1%
African American	168	479	185.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	98.5%	5.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
HGA Secondary	Public, Charter	8-12	1471 Brewster Street	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Higher Ground Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 369-7555	479	23	20.9	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	479 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.1	292^nd of 480 public high schools	39.2%		50.9	247^th of 476 public high schools	48.1%	45		33.3	21.2	28.1		49.4	58.7	53.7	17.2	26.2	22.5	$11,935
Hmong College Prep Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1515 Brewster St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	751	50	15.0	83.4%	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	739 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	25.6	366^th of 480 public high schools	23.8%		29.1	368^th of 476 public high schools	22.7%	2			12.8	12.8			40.1	40.1		20.3	20.3	$14,522
NCS Online Program	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 478-4535	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	1350 Energy Lane Suite 230	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(800) 382-6010	2,889	83	34.8	53.8%	2,041 (70.6%)	258 (8.9%)	255 (8.8%)	57 (2.0%)	54 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	222 (7.7%)	27.3	360^th of 480 public high schools	25.0%		32.2	355^th of 476 public high schools	25.4%	5	14.3	10.4	9.6	10.9	35.7	35.3	43.4	38.7	18.2	24.1	21.5	$9,782
Great River School	Public, Charter	7-12	1326 Energy Park Dr	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Great River School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 305-2780	410	31	13.4	22.9%	302 (73.7%)	24 (5.9%)	37 (9.0%)	26 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	74.4	110^th of 480 public high schools	77.1%		92.7	19^th of 476 public high schools	96.0%	91	27.0	41.9	30.2	33.3	64.1	58.7	57.1	60.1	32.8	56.5	45.0	$19,563
Career Pathways	Public, Charter	6-12	1355 Pierce Butler Rt	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Career Pathways	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 400-1781	123	5	25.8	82.9%	13 (10.6%)	90 (73.2%)	10 (8.1%)	8 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)				5.9				6.3				$15,364
Leap High School	Public	9-12	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 228-7706	129	14	9.0	85.3%	1 (0.8%)	11 (8.5%)	80 (62.0%)	36 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3.3	477^th of 480 public high schools	0.6%		2.4	476^th of 476 public high schools	0.0%	1			0.0	0.0			1.9	1.9		0.0	0.0	$22,112
LEAP High School Summer	Public	8-12	631 Albert Street N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,237
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Extended Programs	Public	5-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$10,399
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Special Sites	Public	6-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$5,237

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