YINGHUA ACADEMY

Located at 1616 Buchanan St NE in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Yinghua Academy is an open, independent public charter school district serving a large city setting within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Operating as a single-school district dedicated to kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy provides a focused educational continuum tailored to elementary and middle school learners. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 851 students, featuring balanced grade cohorts that range from 107 students in kindergarten down to 85 in eighth grade. The student body reflects a vibrant, multicultural learning environment composed of 327 White, 215 Asian, 201 multiracial, 57 Hispanic, 50 Black, and 1 American Indian student.

To support its student body, Yinghua Academy employs a comprehensive staff totaling approximately 234 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The instructional foundation is led by 126 FTE classroom teachers, complemented by 22 FTE instructional aides and 85 FTE support staff members who oversee administrative, operational, and student-service needs. This substantial staffing context ensures strong classroom support and specialized care throughout the K–8 experience. Parents, students, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district’s academic model and community initiatives can visit their official portal at www.yinghuaacademy.org.