Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Summary:

Hiawatha Collegiate High School is a public charter high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota that serves grades 8-12 with a student population of 631, the majority of whom are Hispanic. However, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, fluctuating graduation rates, and higher-than-average dropout rates compared to the state.

Hiawatha Collegiate High School's academic performance is well below the state averages, with only 15.71% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, 17.02% in MCA-III Reading, and 15.28% in MCA-III Science, compared to state averages of 34.99%, 52.22%, and 43.47%, respectively. The school's graduation rate of 79.5% in 2021-2022 is also lower than the state average. Additionally, Hiawatha Collegiate High School has had relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.6% to 6.6% in recent years, which are higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lincoln International High School, which is less than a mile away, Hiawatha Collegiate High School performs significantly worse in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school also struggles to serve certain student subgroups, ranking 215 out of 221 Minnesota high schools for special education students and 337 out of 389 for low-socioeconomic status students. However, the school has performed relatively well in serving its homeless student population, ranking 1 out of 9 Minnesota high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406-8888

(612) 455-4004

District: Hiawatha Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
422^nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,531

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.2%

African American:

10.4%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks worse than 87.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.2%), African American (10.4%), White (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hiawatha Collegiate High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Hiawatha Collegiate High School employs 48.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hiawatha Collegiate High School is $17,531.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hiawatha Collegiate High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha Collegiate High School 422^nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Hiawatha Collegiate High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hiawatha Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha Academies 440^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hiawatha Collegiate High School

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Rank History for all students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	28.54	377^th	492	23.4%
2021	4.81	404^th	428	5.6%
2022	10.70	419^th	472	11.2%
2023	14.25	407^th	476	14.5%
2024	13.39	422^nd	480	12.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.16	16^th	78	79.5%
2019	58.27	24^th	85	71.8%
2021	34.75	24^th	47	48.9%
2022	35.09	57^th	87	34.5%
2023	37.52	53^rd	90	41.1%
2024	29.56	78^th	102	23.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	8.14	192^nd	195	1.5%
2019	8.84	212^th	220	3.6%
2022	6.60	209^th	214	2.3%
2023	11.63	207^th	216	4.2%
2024	8.63	215^th	221	2.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.17	174^th	374	53.5%
2019	45.70	211^th	370	43.0%
2021	9.32	255^th	270	5.6%
2022	19.27	264^th	312	15.4%
2023	21.21	336^th	393	14.5%
2024	20.98	337^th	389	13.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	52.24	3^rd	4	25.0%
2023	45.91	7^th	12	41.7%
2024	81.61	1^st	9	88.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	33.42	304^th	395	23.0%
2019	20.85	341^st	401	15.0%
2021	2.93	332^nd	339	2.1%
2022	9.05	363^rd	388	6.4%
2023	9.21	367^th	396	7.3%
2024	9.82	373^rd	403	7.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	26.01	331^st	398	16.8%
2019	24.43	340^th	411	17.3%
2021	3.48	340^th	351	3.1%
2022	6.61	385^th	403	4.5%
2023	14.57	356^th	398	10.6%
2024	10.70	373^rd	405	7.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	25.38	81^st	102	20.6%
2023	28.72	74^th	98	24.5%
2024	14.99	99^th	109	9.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	61.83	43^rd	129	66.7%
2019	45.06	67^th	132	49.2%
2021	11.81	99^th	101	2.0%
2022	18.80	119^th	135	11.9%
2023	28.78	105^th	136	22.8%
2024	31.38	105^th	145	27.6%

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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 Hiawatha Collegiate High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1	21	0	78	2	0	3	105
2017	1	27	0	172	4	0	3	207
2018	3	27	1	252	3	0	4	290
2019	3	45	0	375	2	0	12	437
2020	3	46	0	435	3	0	11	498
2021	2	58	0	487	4	1	8	560
2022	1	59	1	528	9	0	5	603
2023	0	59	1	555	12	0	4	631
2024	10	74	1	612	6	0	7	710

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 Hiawatha Collegiate High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	105	5.0	21.0	90.5
2017	207	13.0	15.9	88.4
2018	290	24.0	12.0	83.4
2019	437	31.7	13.7	82.4
2020	498	28.3	17.5	83.3
2021	560	35.6	15.7	77.3
2022	603	33.0	18.2	71.5
2023	631	27.1	23.2	91.8
2024	710	48.9	14.5	88

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 Hiawatha Collegiate High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	105	5.0	21.0	90.5
2017	207	13.0	15.9	88.4
2018	290	24.0	12.0	83.4
2019	437	31.7	13.7	82.4
2020	498	28.3	17.5	83.3
2021	560	35.6	15.7	77.3
2022	603	33.0	18.2	71.5
2023	631	27.1	23.2	91.8
2024	710	48.9	14.5	88

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 Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,530

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hiawatha Collegiate High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 377^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 407^th of 476 High schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Hiawatha Collegiate High School)	37.1	21.8	15.3%
10th Grade Reading (Hiawatha Academies)	37.1	21.8	15.3%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Hiawatha Collegiate High School)	40.2	18.5	21.8%
11th Grade Math (Hiawatha Academies)	40.2	18.5	21.8%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Hiawatha Collegiate High School)	20.4	10.1	10.4%
End of Course Science (Hiawatha Academies)	20.4	10.1	10.4%
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	437	631	44.4%
African American	45	59	31.1%
American Indian	2	12	500%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	375	555	48%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	12	4	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.4%	91.8%	9.4%

Schools Near Hiawatha Collegiate High School

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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
Hiawatha Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	8-12	3500 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 455-4004	710	49	14.5	88.0%	10 (1.4%)	74 (10.4%)	612 (86.2%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	13.4	422^nd of 480 public high schools	12.1%		14.2	407^th of 476 public high schools	14.5%	15			15.7	15.7			17.0	17.0		15.3	15.3	$17,531
Longfellow Alternative High	Public	7-12	3017 E 31st St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4700	61	8	7.9	91.8%	3 (4.9%)	22 (36.1%)	30 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.6%)								(n/a)												$30,730
Mts High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2872 26th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 722-9013	139	18	7.6	92.8%	15 (10.8%)	56 (40.3%)	43 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (16.5%)	10.4	436^th of 480 public high schools	9.2%		9.1	429^th of 476 public high schools	9.9%	7	11.8	4.2	3.7	5.9	23.5	8.3	26.9	19.4	4.2	12.0	8.2	$30,961
Lincoln International High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2520 Minnehaha Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Lincoln International High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 872-8690	165	13	12.5	100.0%	4 (2.4%)	62 (37.6%)	98 (59.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.6	398^th of 480 public high schools	17.1%		32.4	352^nd of 476 public high schools	26.1%	46			23.3	23.3			15.2	15.2		20.0	20.0	$14,321
Transition Plus Services	Public	12	2015 East Lake St	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4100	262	31	8.3	67.2%	64 (24.4%)	112 (42.7%)	50 (19.1%)	13 (5.0%)	17 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)												$31,911
South High	Public	9-12	3131 19th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4300	1,261	91	13.8	63.2%	323 (25.6%)	390 (30.9%)	349 (27.7%)	28 (2.2%)	119 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.0%)	38.7	318^th of 480 public high schools	33.8%		38.9	317^th of 476 public high schools	33.4%	1			19.5	19.5			52.0	52.0		21.8	21.8	$14,870
Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 649-5495	21	1	31.3	61.9%	11 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (23.8%)	1 (4.8%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Avalon School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5495	176	16	10.8	31.3%	122 (69.3%)	11 (6.3%)	14 (8.0%)	8 (4.5%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.1%)	81.4	65^th of 480 public high schools	86.5%		81.8	67^th of 476 public high schools	85.9%	2			36.7	36.7			63.2	63.2		68.8	68.8	$19,443
Jennings Experiential High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2455 University Ave West	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Jennings Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 649-5403	47	5	9.4	83.0%	12 (25.5%)	18 (38.3%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)												$13,875
Takoda Prep	Public	9-12	1845 E Franklin Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 341-3358	33	0		81.8%	1 (3.0%)	5 (15.2%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)												$19,603

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Is Hiawatha Collegiate High School a good school?

Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Hiawatha Collegiate High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 710 students attended Hiawatha Collegiate High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hiawatha Collegiate High School?

Students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School are 86% Hispanic, 10% African American, 1% White.

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