Camden High School
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About
About Us
Camden High School promotes intercultural understanding & academic excellence. Located in North Minneapolis & serving the Cleveland, Folwell, HIA, Jordan, Lind-Bohanan, McKinley, Shingle Creek, Victory, Webber-Camden neighborhoods, Camden High School celebrates a diverse community that values & supports the experiences of inquiry & learning. Students & staff at Camden works systematically to close educational & opportunity gaps to become a stronger performing community school. Camden honors & celebrates students’ cultures & backgrounds while creating pathways to future learning & teaching, Camden bolsters readiness in college, career, & life for every student. Camden promotes performing arts, athletics & clubs, social emotional learning, project-based learning, restorative practice & internship & mentoring opportunities. Camden strives for family culture, equity, social justice, & community engagement.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong
Extra programming
Camden offers rich & diverse extracurricular opportunities that support student creativity, leadership, & teamwork. From award-winning athletics & robotics to vibrant clubs like drama, drumline, step team, dance, rock band, choir, & art, students have many ways to explore their passions. Academic & leadership options include math team, debate, student council, & cultural groups, such as the Asian Culture Club, Black Student Union, & Latino Student Council. Programs like Girls in Action, Green Team, Beacons Boys & Girls Club, intramural sports, & e-gaming ensure every student can find a place to belong & thrive.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Debate/Speech Clubs, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Foreign Language Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend Camden High School 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
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Average
Academic programming
Camden High School is committed to equity, joy, & innovation in learning. They offer rigorous academic pathways, including the IB Middle Years, Diploma, & Career-Related Programmes. Students earn college credit through CIS, PSEO, & concurrent enrollment. Specialized programs include the Education Pathway, Hmong Bilingual Pathway, & career prep with internships. Camden High School’s curriculum features world languages, Ethnic Studies, & Fine Arts. They provide inclusive Special Education & English Learner (EL) services, & support student growth through athletics, after-school activities, & Herobotics team. Transportation is provided via the High School Go-To Pass.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), College prep, Credit recovery, Education Pathway Program, International Baccalaureate (IB), Language Immersion, Multi-Grade Classrooms, Online Learning, PSEO, Personalized Learning, Professional Internships and/or Job Shadowing, STEM/STEAM
Special education programming
Camden is committed to inclusive education, prioritizing a dedicated SPED Coordinator & a strong team of five resource teachers, two DCD, two ASD, one Life Skills, & two EBD teachers, supported by 19 assistants & a range of service providers. Their programs are fully integrated–students move throughout the building & participate in the broader school community. They emphasize collaboration, inclusion, & a growing unified program that fosters connection & belonging for all.
Curricula
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English language learner programming
Camden serves all students receiving English Learner (EL) services–from newcomers to the US & English language to those nearing proficiency. They create a rich, inclusive environment that honors each student’s background & history, while supporting their growth in English for academic, social, & real-world settings. Their goal is to empower every learner with confidence & fluency across all contexts.
College Continuation
Graduation
Average composite ACT score
Climate
Above Average
School values
Camden High School values being accountable to their community, believing in each student, building a community that reflects the northside of Minneapolis, dismantling systems & behaviors that oppress their community members, ensuring that each community members experience at Camden is equitable, having fun by cultivating joy & belonging, & being growth-minded by learning & growing to embrace new & innovative practices in their school community.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
Camden High School works collaboratively to develop & implement behavior expectations as a community. Their Restorative Advocates work with staff & students to address school engagement problems as they arise. They are frequently in communication with families to explain concerns & problem-solve ways to resolve conflict. During the year, they engage in conflict resolution between students & work to prevent larger challenges by addressing issues as early as they are identified. Camden High School holds Conference to Repair Harm (CoRH) meetings when staff & students need to meet to share how they were impacted by an incident & problem-solving solutions.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Average
Equity vision
Camden High School is a vibrant, academically innovative, culturally affirming high school, unwavering in pursuit of liberation for its students, educators, families, & the broader North Minneapolis Community. Their students graduate as confident, compassionate, critical thinkers, well-prepared to achieve their definition of success in the world.
