Hennepin Schools

Hennepin Schools is an active independent charter school district operating within the urban core of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Located at 1001 E 46th Street, the district serves a primary community setting categorized as a large city within the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. Across two operational school campuses, Hennepin Schools provides comprehensive educational programs for learners from kindergarten through eighth grade. The district maintains a total student enrollment of 447 pupils, with balanced class distributions across elementary and middle grade levels—ranging from 37 students in second grade to 56 students in both first and eighth grades.

To support student learning and operational continuity, the district employs a robust educational team totaling nearly 157 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes approximately 83 full-time equivalent teachers, 14.5 instructional aides, and over 59 support staff dedicated to student services and operations. The student body reflects a rich multicultural environment, composed of 336 Black, 79 Hispanic, 31 Asian, and 1 White student, with a gender makeup of 248 female and 199 male pupils. Families and researchers seeking further information about the district's academic community can visit their official online portal at hennepinschools.org.