Harrison Education Center

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

50 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Harrison Education Center, located at 501 Irving Avenue North in Minneapolis, is a specialized facility within the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) system. Unlike a traditional K-12 neighborhood school, Harrison primarily serves as a support-focused campus. It is historically recognized for providing alternative educational programming, often catering to students who benefit from smaller, more structured learning environments or specialized academic and behavioral support services designed to help them meet their individual educational goals.

As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the center operates under the umbrella of the city's broader commitment to equity and student achievement. The facility is designed to offer a different pedagogical approach than large, comprehensive high schools, focusing on individualized instruction, student stability, and a supportive community atmosphere. For families and students, the center represents a resource for those seeking a unique academic path within the public school system, emphasizing personal growth and success through targeted intervention and consistent guidance.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Black	34
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

Black
34 (68.0%)
White
6 (12.0%)
American Indian
5 (10.0%)
Two or More
4 (8.0%)
Asian
1 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-2680
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 18

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 16