Hiawatha Collegiate High School in Minneapolis, MN

At a glance

Reported students

744

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

42.81

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

438

Hiawatha Collegiate High School: 744 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

17.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. 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: 603
Teachers (FTE): 34
Student–teacher ratio: 17.7:1

What the reported data says about Hiawatha Collegiate High School

Hiawatha Collegiate High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Minneapolis. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Hiawatha Academies. NCES reports 744 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (84.3%) and Black (11.7%). English learners represent 49.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hiawatha Collegiate High School

1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 49.4%
Students with disabilities: 13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 82.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 3

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.6%
Hispanic84.3%
Black11.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.7%

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

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop

Middle · Grades 06–08

438 reported students

Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop

Elementary · Grades KG–05

404 reported students

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Public schools near Hiawatha Collegiate High School

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
Longfellow Alternative High High · Minneapolis Public School District	07–12	50	0.5 mi
Universal Academy Middle/High High · Charter · Universal Academy Charter School	07–12	154	0.6 mi
Mts High School High · Charter · Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch	07–12	158	0.8 mi
Lincoln International High School High · Charter · Lincoln International High School	09–12	158	1 mi
Transition Plus Services High · Minneapolis Public School District	12–12	267	1.1 mi
South High High · Minneapolis Public School District	09–12	1,257	1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Collegiate High School

What grades does Hiawatha Collegiate High School serve?

Hiawatha Collegiate High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hiawatha Academies.

How many students attend Hiawatha Collegiate High School?

Hiawatha Collegiate High School reported 744 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 603 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hiawatha Collegiate High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 744 students and 42.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hiawatha Collegiate High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hiawatha Collegiate High School 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 Hiawatha Collegiate High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

82.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hiawatha Collegiate High School in?

Hiawatha Collegiate High School is part of Hiawatha Academies, based in Minneapolis, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hiawatha Collegiate High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longfellow Alternative High (0.5 mi), Universal Academy Middle/High (0.6 mi), Mts High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.