Hennepin Schools Upper Campus in Minneapolis, MN

At a glance

Reported students

207

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

13.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota middle enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

223.5

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus: 207 reported students.

State peer staffing position

47th percentile

15.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 106
Teachers (FTE): 12
Student–teacher ratio: 8.8:1

What the reported data says about Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Minneapolis. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Hennepin Schools. NCES reports 207 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (74.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 34.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 34.9%
Students with disabilities: 17%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 96.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.5%
Hispanic17.9%
Black74.4%
Asian7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

Elementary · Grades KG–04

240 reported students

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Public schools near Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop Middle · Charter · Hiawatha Academies	06–08	438	0.4 mi
Justice Page Middle Middle · Minneapolis Public School District	06–08	1,020	1.1 mi
Venture Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Venture Academy	06–08	90	1.6 mi
CVA Hybrid Middle School (6-8) Middle · Charter · Cyber Village Academy	06–08	39	2.3 mi
Andersen Middle Middle · Minneapolis Public School District	06–08	1,052	2.4 mi
Anthony Middle Middle · Minneapolis Public School District	06–08	727	2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hennepin Schools Upper Campus

What grades does Hennepin Schools Upper Campus serve?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hennepin Schools.

How many students attend Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus reported 207 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 106 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?

The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 207 students and 13.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Hennepin Schools Upper Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

96.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus in?

Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is part of Hennepin Schools, based in Minneapolis, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (0.4 mi), Justice Page Middle (1.1 mi), Venture Academy Middle School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.