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The Community School of Excellence (CSE) is a public charter school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that serves a diverse student body, with a particularly strong focus on supporting the Hmong American community. Founded on the principles of high academic standards and cultural preservation, the school offers a rigorous curriculum integrated with Hmong language and culture programs. CSE is designed to be a comprehensive community hub, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school by fostering an environment where students feel culturally represented and academically challenged.

The school operates as a K-8 institution and is noted for its "whole-child" approach, which emphasizes not only core subjects like math and literacy but also social-emotional development and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a philosophy of "excellence," the school encourages students to become bilingual and biliterate, preparing them for success in a global society while maintaining a deep connection to their heritage. Through its mission, CSE strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable educational opportunities for all its students in a supportive, community-focused setting.