Overview
HGA Junior High is a public middle serving grades 6–7 in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. The school enrolls 178 students. It is part of the HIGHER GROUND ACADEMY district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
178:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–7
DistrictHIGHER GROUND ACADEMY
County27123
CitySAINT PAUL
ZIP55104
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270014012829
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment178
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)