Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Public, Charter 7-12

 1471 Brewster Street
       Saint Paul, MN  55108-8888


(651) 369-7555

District: Higher Ground Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 478 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,935 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

African American:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.5% Help


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Compare Details Higher Ground Secondary Academy ranks worse than 61.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Higher Ground Secondary Academy ranks worse than 51.7% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.94. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Higher Ground Secondary Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Higher Ground Secondary Academy is 20.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Higher Ground Secondary Academy is $11,935.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Higher Ground Secondary Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Higher Ground Secondary Academy 327th of 535 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Higher Ground Secondary Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Higher Ground Secondary Academy 247th of 478 Minnesota public high schools. (See Higher Ground Secondary Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Higher Ground Academy 295th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Higher Ground Secondary Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.87 233rd 521 55.3%
2022 52.17 244th 520 53.1%
2023 40.31 323rd 529 38.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.00 5th 102 95.1%
2022 69.55 14th 130 89.2%
2023 78.06 6th 133 95.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.40 26th 399 93.5%
2022 74.87 50th 404 87.6%
2023 60.93 136th 459 70.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.08 220th 443 50.3%
2022 47.92 243rd 467 48.0%
2023 37.48 306th 455 32.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.32 213th 437 51.3%
2022 50.85 229th 476 51.9%
2023 38.87 294th 464 36.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.43 8th 141 94.3%
2022 80.82 18th 162 88.9%
2023 73.98 29th 164 82.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Higher Ground Secondary Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 81.93 65th 504 87.1%
2016 53.40 269th 489 45.0%
2017 64.07 197th 489 59.7%
2018 62.61 216th 494 56.3%
2019 70.96 145th 492 70.5%
2021 23.50 355th 428 17.1%
2022 44.17 293rd 472 37.9%
2023 50.94 247th 476 48.1%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.27 16th 47 66.0%
2022 84.64 4th 87 95.4%
2023 73.70 9th 90 90.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.70 50th 374 86.6%
2019 83.23 34th 370 90.8%
2021 44.90 155th 270 42.6%
2022 68.75 83rd 312 73.4%
2023 71.67 81st 393 79.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.24 148th 395 62.5%
2019 62.36 153rd 401 61.8%
2021 5.67 325th 339 4.1%
2022 31.30 292nd 388 24.7%
2023 56.66 175th 396 55.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.84 257th 398 35.4%
2019 67.22 134th 411 67.4%
2021 40.80 225th 351 35.9%
2022 45.90 238th 403 40.9%
2023 36.23 274th 398 31.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

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

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Higher Ground Secondary Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 1 124 0 0 0 0 0 0 125
2015 1 126 0 0 0 0 0 0 127
2016 2 129 0 0 0 0 0 0 131
2017 2 169 0 0 0 0 0 0 171
2018 1 168 0 0 0 0 0 0 169
2019 0 168 0 0 0 0 0 0 168
2020 0 404 1 0 0 0 0 0 405
2021 0 421 0 0 0 0 0 0 421
2022 0 453 0 0 0 0 0 0 453
2023 0 479 0 0 0 0 0 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 Higher Ground Secondary Academy

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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 Higher Ground Secondary Academy

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Higher Ground Secondary Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,935

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Ground Secondary Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Higher Ground Secondary Academy)68.652.7
 15.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Higher Ground Academy)68.652.7
 15.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Higher Ground Secondary Academy)64.424.3
 40.2%
   11th Grade Math (Higher Ground Academy)64.424.3
 40.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Higher Ground Secondary Academy)46.832.5
 14.3%
   End of Course Science (Higher Ground Academy)46.832.5
 14.3%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students168479
 185.1%
African American168479
 185.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%98.5%
 5.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Higher Ground Secondary Academy.

Higher Ground Secondary Academy ranks 247th of 478 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Higher Ground Secondary Academy are 100% African American.


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