Serving 710 students in grades 8-12, Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hiawatha Collegiate High School's student population of 710 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Collegiate High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
86%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawatha Collegiate High School's ranking?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School is ranked #1621 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Hiawatha Collegiate High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
710 students attend Hiawatha Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hiawatha Collegiate High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Collegiate High School offer ?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiawatha Collegiate High School part of?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School is part of Hiawatha Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Hiawatha Collegiate High School located?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Longfellow.
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