- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Collegiate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270028804862Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Collegiate High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #29 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Collegiate High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks #29 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Hiawatha Academies · Minnesota
NCES ID 270028804862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Hiawatha Collegiate High School grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 270028804862 · Minneapolis, MN High · MID · CHARTER
744 enr · 27.6:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (438 students)
Hiawatha Collegiate High School grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Collegiate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
744 students
- Hiawatha Colle
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
438 students
- Hiawatha Leade
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop
404 students
- Hiawatha Colle 139
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
139 students
What this shows Hiawatha Collegiate High School reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawatha Collegiate High School compares
Hiawatha Collegiate High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 75% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Hiawatha Collegiate High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hiawatha Academies reports $18,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiawatha Collegiate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha Collegiate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Collegiate High School
How many students attend Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School has 744 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Collegiate High School is 27.6:1, which is 75% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
71.2% of students at Hiawatha Collegiate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Collegiate High School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Collegiate High School?
Hiawatha Collegiate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hiawatha Collegiate High School rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Collegiate High School ranks #29 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Hiawatha Academies?
Besides Hiawatha Collegiate High School, Hiawatha Academies also operates Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (438 students), Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop (404 students), and Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield (139 students). See the Hiawatha Academies district page for the complete list.