Harvest Best Academy
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
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 not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Jason Burns at (612) 876-4105 or jburns@thebestacademy.org.
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Average
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 their individual needs & supports each student in achieving 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
3 out of 10 students read at grade level
Climate
Average
School values
Harvest Best Academy realized that “it takes a village to raise a child,” & they fully expect everyone will contribute to the harmony & holistic well-being of the school community by honoring the following Nguzo Saba principles of: Umoka (unity), Kujichagulia (self determination), Ujima (collective work & responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), & Imani (faith).
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Discipline
Equity
Below Average
Equity vision
For over 40 years, Harvest Best Academy has been dedicated to serving primarily African & African American students in North Minneapolis. The school builds a sense of pride, belonging, & achievement in its 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 its 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.
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