School #527

35 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Headway Academy, located at 1001 State Hwy 7 in Hopkins, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school is distinct for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. By emphasizing individualized attention and small class sizes, Headway Academy aims to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while fostering a tight-knit school community.

The school’s mission centers on academic excellence and social-emotional growth, often incorporating a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Headway Academy places a significant emphasis on partnership with families, encouraging active parental involvement to ensure a collaborative educational experience. By blending academic rigor with a focus on personal responsibility and respect, the academy strives to prepare its students to become productive and engaged citizens within their community.

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #527
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
16 (45.7%)
Black
7 (20.0%)
Hispanic
6 (17.1%)
Two or More
4 (11.4%)
American Indian
1 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Intermediate School District 287
Phone:	(763)205-7612
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 3