In 2007, seven teachers and 140 Kindergarten and 1st grade scholars opened Hiawatha Academies in the annex classrooms of St. Joan of Arch church in Minneapolis. Each year, the Academy will add a full grade level of students on route to serve grades K –12. In 2009, Hiawatha's elementary school moved to our permanent location to better serve our K-4 program of 375 scholars. Later that spring, 70% of our scholars scored Proficient or Advanced in Reading and Math demonstrating that closing the achievement gap is possible in Minneapolis. In 2011, Hiawatha Academies will open our second school, Adelante College Prep that will eventually serve grades 5 – 8.
Our Community
Our K - 5 school community will be growing one grade a year into a full K - 12 school system. While expansion will not sacrifice quality, our intent is to grow into a five school model eventually serving 2,500 scholars. That's 2,500 scholars in the Minneapolis and St. Paul community going to college!
Fast Facts
96% Free or Reduced Lunch
85% Latino
9% African American
4% American Indian
2% Caucasian
100% of our scholars will be college ready!