School Overview
Heritage STEM Academy, located in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a private, faith-based educational institution that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Serving students from a variety of grade levels, the school distinguishes itself by integrating traditional core subjects with hands-on STEM learning. Its mission is to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovation, preparing students to navigate and contribute to an increasingly technology-driven world while maintaining a supportive and structured learning environment.

The school is notable for its commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction, which allows faculty to tailor lessons to individual student needs and learning styles. Beyond its STEM-focused academic program, Heritage STEM Academy incorporates character development and moral education, aiming to graduate well-rounded individuals. By blending technical proficiency with essential soft skills, the academy seeks to provide a comprehensive foundation that equips students for success in future academic endeavors and beyond.
71
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
4.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Academy High
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic1
Black70
  • Black
    70 (98.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Minneapolis Public School District
Phone: (612)668-1560
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heritage Academy High
Grade Student Count
Grade 914
Grade 108
Grade 1121
Grade 1228
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heritage Academy High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3752.1%
Male3447.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)