Hiawatha Collegiate High School
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Hiawatha Academies provides a range of athletic offerings, leadership programs, & clubs. For athletics, Hiawatha is a member of the Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference (EMAC), as well as the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). MSHSL sponsored programs are offered to Hiawatha Academies students in grades 7-12. Some of the athletic offerings include: soccer, basketball, girls volleyball, football, track & field, boys baseball, girls softball, & cross country running.
The school also offers extra-curricular clubs & groups, & is constantly adapting to the interests of their students. They believe in creating opportunities for students of all ages to engage in interests outside of the classroom to build a positive school culture. Some of the clubs offered include: Black Student Union (BSU),Chess Club, Danza Azteca, Girls Who Code, LatinX Club, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honor Society, Student Council, Robotics, & more.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Black Student Union (BSU), Chess Club, Cultural Extracurriculars, Danza Azteca, Debate/Speech Clubs, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Who Code, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, LatinX Club, National Honor Society, Robotics, Sports, Student Council, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend Hiawatha Collegiate High School are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact the Recruitment & Admissions Team at (612) 455-4044 or enrollment@hiawathaacademies.org.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
46%
Academic programming
Hiawatha Academies believes in the unlimited potential of all students. They seek to create a K-12 school experience for students that empowers them with knowledge, character, & leadership skills. Their students will use these skills to navigate, interrogate, & transform their communities. Hiawatha Academies is committed to making the city & world more inclusive, equitable, & just.
Hiawatha Academies also strives to create inclusive learning communities that are rigorous & joyful, & that build student agency. They believe that a great school is one in which:
(1) Students have consistent access to rigorous, high-quality curriculum;
(2) Teachers utilize engaging & demanding instructional practices;
(3) Authentic literacy practices are embedded in all subject areas;
(4) Students are motivated through effective school culture practices; &
(5) Multi-tiered support systems reach all learners.
Academic Programs Offered:
Advanced Instruction, Arts Focused Programming, College Prep, Credit Recovery, Language Immersion, Newcomer Programming, Online Learning, PSEO
Special education programming
“All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, & leadership skills to graduate from college & serve the common good.”
Hiawatha Academies’ mission statement avoids caveats about what students can achieve. They believe in the boundless potential of every change & they support this potential in many ways. Led by their mission, their classrooms support diverse learners, including students with exceptional learning needs.
The school believes:
(1) Every child must be valued, held to high expectations, & seen as a unique & whole person;
(2) The overwhelming majority of students with disabilities can achieve academic success on rigorous, grade-level content when given the right support. When a student is not successful, the school’s default assumption is to rethink how they can support the student;
(3) Intelligence is multidimensional & should be recognized as such; &
(4) Students with disabilities should be included with non-disabled peers to the greatest degree possible.
English language learner programming
As of Fall 2023, approximately 89% of students who attend Hiawatha Academies identify as multilingual, with 63% of Hiawatha students qualifying for English Language Development services (ELD). Hiawatha’s student demographics underscore the need for robust & comprehensive ELD services, which address the linguistic needs of scholars across all grade levels & stages of English language acquisition.
To address these needs, Hiawatha focuses on providing robust English language services through a collaborative co-teaching model. Additionally, scholars who are new to the country receive a newcomer class that is designed to meet their specific needs. The school believes that all scholars should have access to grade-level content to develop the key language needed to be successful in all content areas & social interactions. To do this, the school also prepares all teachers to meet the needs of multilingual learners in their classrooms through professional development & coaching.
College Continuation
Graduation
Average composite ACT score
Climate
72%
School values
Hiawatha Academy inspires a culture that treats families as collaborators. Their commitment is to ensure that families & parents are partners with their teachers, school administrators, & school staff to support their children’s education. They commit to: offering assistance to Hiawatha families to navigate the school system & school district to advocate for their children’s educational needs; providing a free Parent Academy program designed for parents that bring schools, parents, & the community together as equal partners so that all students can achieve their greatest academic potential; & collaborating with various parent organizations, & parent advocacy groups to strengthen family engagement through their Family Association, American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, & East African Parent Committee.
Discipline Policy
Discipline is closely aligned with the school’s promotion, prevention, & intervention efforts. Hiawatha Academies knows from extensive data that scholars don’t follow the rules as much as they follow relationships. Minor Behaviors are low-level disruptions that might not significantly impact the learning environment but still warrant attention. The school addressed such behaviors proactively through strategies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions, & restorative practices. Major Behaviors are more significant disruptions that have a noticeable impact & may require intensified interventions. With an equity lens, the school considers underlying factors like social-emotional needs.
Suspension is an option only after all other interventions are exhausted. Hiawatha prioritizes alternative solutions to maintain students’ engagement & connection. By using restorative practices, Social Emotional Learning Interventions, & supportive interventions, their intention is to address behavioral issues & prevent the necessity for suspension.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
67%
Equity vision
To honor the humanity of all people, they actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.
