How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Higher Ground Secondary Academy | Hmong College Prep Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 442 | 791 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.4% | 64.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Higher Ground Secondary Academy | Hmong College Prep Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,282 | $13,039 |
| District | Higher Ground Academy | Hmong College Prep Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Higher Ground Secondary Academy | Hmong College Prep Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.6% | 0.3% |
| African American | 95.0% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 96.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Higher Ground Secondary Academy | Hmong College Prep Academy High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 421:1 | 695:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.3% | 51.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 64 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.