Hiawatha Collegiate High School

www.hiawathaacademies.org/

Charter School 744 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS), located in the South Minneapolis neighborhood of Standish, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 9–12. As part of the Hiawatha Academies network, the school operates under a college-preparatory mission designed to ensure that scholars graduate from high school, persist through college, and lead lives of leadership and service. The school is known for its rigorous academic culture, structured environment, and a commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their background.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hiawatha Collegiate places a strong emphasis on character development and community connection. The school’s model typically involves extended learning time and personalized support systems to help students navigate the transition to post-secondary education. By focusing on both high-level academic achievement and the development of "scholars" who are prepared to make a positive impact on their communities, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and foster a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.

744

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	627
Black	87
Two or More	13
American Indian	5

Hispanic
627 (84.3%)
Black
87 (11.7%)
Two or More
13 (1.7%)
White
12 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HIAWATHA ACADEMIES
Phone:	(612)455-4004
Website:	http://www.hiawathaacademies.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 9 193

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 151