Hmong International Academy

Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:15PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Low Performing

About

Extra programming

Hmong International Academy offers Beacons Club, Sports

Uniforms

Students who attend Hmong International Academy are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (258 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    7%
  • Asian
    26%
  • Black or African American
    31%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    24%
  • Two or more races
    6%
  • White
    7%
  • English Language Learner
    41%
  • From a Low Income Background
    95%
  • Special Education
    17%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (27 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    56%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    44%

Average student to teacher ratio

8:1

Academics

Low Performing

Academic performance rating

Low Performing

Academic programming

Hmong International Academy has a strong focus on Hmong language & culture. They offer advanced instruction & an extended school day.

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 9%

1 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 9%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 10%

2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 19%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.

Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
75% 63% 67% 96% 85% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
58% 42% 53% 45% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 13 1 10 13 5

Equity

Low Performing

Equity performance rating

Low Performing

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 9% Asian City average 11% Black or African American City average 3% English Language Learner City average 9% From a Low Income Background City average 2% Hispanic City average 15% Special Education City average 9% All students
0% 100% City average 9% Asian City average 11% Black or African American City average 3% English Language Learner City average 9% From a Low Income Background City average 2% Hispanic City average 15% Special Education City average 9% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 13% From a Low Income Background City average 14% All students City average 10% Black or African American
0% 100% City average 13% From a Low Income Background City average 14% All students City average 10% Black or African American

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 87% Asian City average 89% White
0% 100% City average 87% Asian City average 89% White

Teachers of color

56%

Students of color

94%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 63% Asian City average 36% Black or African American City average 56% English Language Learner City average 46% From a Low Income Background City average 40% Hispanic City average 37% Special Education City average 45% All students
0% 100% City average 63% Asian City average 36% Black or African American City average 56% English Language Learner City average 46% From a Low Income Background City average 40% Hispanic City average 37% Special Education City average 45% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students

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