How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hawley Public School District | Higher Ground Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hawley, Minnesota | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 1,048 | 1,052 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hawley Public School District | Higher Ground Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,422 | $14,282 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 19.1% |
| State Revenue | 68.6% | 80.7% |
| Local Revenue | 23.6% | 0.1% |
Hawley Public School District
Federal State Local
Higher Ground Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hawley Public School District | Higher Ground Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 4.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 94.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.6% | 89.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hawley Public School District | Higher Ground Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 394:1 | 497.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.8% | 33.1% |
School Types
Hawley Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Higher Ground Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.