Heritage STEM Academy High School
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
Heritage STEM Academy’s commitment is to prepare students for success in science, technology, engineering, & mathematics (STEM). Their vision is to create leaders with a sense of discovery to tackle real-life problems collaboratively in a global society. The school celebrates Somali culture & creative thinking. They work to embody a learning environment where everyone feels safe, supported, & able to do well socially, emotionally, & academically.
In the 2020-21 school year, Heritage STEM Academy transformed to focus on a STEM education. Their teaching includes deliberate STEM integration into core subjects & STEM electives. Students have opportunities to become STEM literate, think critically, & become leaders with a sense of discovery. Academic success at Heritage is a result of their teachers’ abilities to create personalized learning opportunities for students, so that they can progress at their own unique pace.
Learn more about Heritage STEM Academy at: heritage.mpschools.org.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Heritage STEM Academy offers the Beacons program.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Foreign Language Clubs, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Heritage STEM Academy 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.
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Above Average
Academic programming
Heritage STEM Academy focuses on science, technology, engineering, & mathematics (STEM) programming. Their vision is to create leaders with a sense of discovery to tackle real-life problems by working together in a global society.
Academic Programs Offered:
Career & Technical Education (CTE), College prep, Credit recovery, PSEO, Professional Internships and/or Job Shadowing, STEM/STEAM
Special education programming
Heritage STEM Academy uses the MPS SPED Services, including the SERT Model.
Curricula
No response from school.
English language learner programming
Heritage STEM Academy offers English Language Learner (ELL) supports. ELL student content areas include co-teaching models for social studies & English classes, & sheltered courses for lower ELL levels.
College Continuation
Graduation
Average composite ACT score
Climate
Average
School values
Heritage STEM Academy’s values are: Trust, Team Work, Accountability, Joy, & Respect.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
Heritage STEM Academy follows district protocols & uses the following approaches to discipline: team work, respect, accountability, documentation, exclusionary practices, & proactiveness.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Above Average
Equity vision
No response from school.
