Hmong International Academy

1501 30th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2250 School website
Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8AM-3:15PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

17%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Hmong

Extra programming

Hmong International Academy offers Beacons & bike clubs.

Extracurriculars Offered:

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 (234 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    5%
  • Asian
    35%
  • Black or African American
    35%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • Two or more races
    12%
  • White
    6%
  • English Language Learner
    30%
  • From a Low Income Background
    95%
  • Special Education
    13%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (41 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    39%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • Two or more races
    5%
  • White
    54%

Average student to teacher ratio

6:1

Academics

3%

Academic performance rating

3%

Academic programming

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

Academic Programs Offered:

Language Immersion

Special education programming

The school provides special education services with highly specialized developmental/cognitive programming

English language learner programming

They offer English Language Learner programming.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 9%

1 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 7%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - 19%

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

2023 reading progress - 26%

Climate

22%

Climate performance rating

22%

School values

Hmong International Academy (HIA) prepares students for success in the 21st century, while preserving & sharing Hmong language & culture, & honoring all cultures.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented. Read their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
79% 77% 90% 77% 63% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
85% 58% 42% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

57%

Equity performance rating

57%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 15% Asian City average 4% Black or African American City average 6% English Language Learner City average 8% From a Low Income Background City average 5% Two or more races City average 4% Special Education City average 8% All students
0% 100% City average 15% Asian City average 4% Black or African American City average 6% English Language Learner City average 8% From a Low Income Background City average 5% Two or more races City average 4% Special Education City average 8% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 23% All students City average 23% From a Low Income Background City average 29% Asian
0% 100% City average 23% All students City average 23% From a Low Income Background City average 29% Asian

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 81% Asian City average 55% White City average 63% All teachers
0% 100% City average 81% Asian City average 55% White City average 63% All teachers

Teachers of color

46%

Students of color

93%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 55% Asian City average 34% Black or African American City average 64% English Language Learner City average 41% From a Low Income Background City average 23% Special Education City average 42% All students
0% 100% City average 55% Asian City average 34% Black or African American City average 64% English Language Learner City average 41% From a Low Income Background City average 23% Special Education City average 42% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
Performance rating detail