Hga Junior High School serves 196 students in grades 6-7.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hga Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hga Junior High School's student population of 196 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hga Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
92%
12%
White
7%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Higher Ground Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hga Junior High School?
196 students attend Hga Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hga Junior High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hga Junior High School offer ?
Hga Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Hga Junior High School part of?
Hga Junior High School is part of Higher Ground Academy School District.
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