Harvest Best Academy
School performance rating
About
Languages spoken by school staff
English
Extra programming
Harvest Best Academy’s extracurricular programming includes: Tutoring, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Girls Wrestling, Math Club, Dance Team, & Girl Scouts.
Uniforms
Students who attend Harvest Best Academy are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Lakesha Hunter at (612) 876-4105 or lhunter@thebestacademy.org.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
49%
Academic programming
Harvest Best Academy’s academic programming is built around a nationally recognized curriculum. This curriculum is carefully delivered by a team of teachers who focus on building an engaging & challenging learning environment. The school works hard to ensure that all students do well. The school’s commitment to high standards, effective teaching, & a supportive learning environment makes sure that every student is set up to succeed both in school & in life.
Special education programming
Harvest Best Academy’s special education program provides services set up to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Their Special Education Department’s goal is that every student on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) receives the educational programming that best meets his/her individual needs & supports each student with their future goals.
English language learner programming
Harvest Best Academy has EL instructors on campus who work directly with students, teachers, & families to make sure that students have full access to their curriculum. Additional support is offered in a push-in or pull-out model depending on the student’s needs & supports. The school designs special curriculums to support each student.
Proficiency
2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
4 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
52%
School values
Harvest Best Academy cultivates their students academically, socially, & morally to have a strong sense of identity, purpose, & emotional intelligence. Through a loving, healthy, safe, academically rigorous, & culturally affirming environment, the school develops emerging leaders with a growth mindset & a sense of duty to transform their community.
Discipline Policy
Harvest Best Academy’s approach to discipline is based on a belief that the learning environment is sacred. At the school, the school does whatever it takes to make sure that every child is safe–physically, emotionally, mentally, & intellectually. They make sure that every child has the chance to learn without needless disruptions. Harvest Best Academy has very high expectations for each student, & they work hard to build & keep a focused learning environment.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
58%
Equity vision
For over 40 years, Harvest Best Academy has been dedicated to serving largely African & African American students in north Minneapolis. The school builds a sense of pride, belonging, & achievement in their students. Their equity vision is centered on the belief that every student, no matter their background, deserves an opportunity to do well academically & socially. The school is committed to providing their students with a strong academic foundation, while also building their self-belief & resilience. Harvest Best Academy’s goal is to give students the skills & mindset to compete with students not only across Minnesota but also around the world. At Harvest Best Academy, equity is not just a goal; it is a guiding idea that shapes the school’s commitment to preparing future leaders who will make a positive impact on their communities & beyond.
