Prodeo Academy – Columbia Heights
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
Prodeo Academy is a college preparatory school that is developing critical thinkers & reflective leaders, strengthening their character, & expanding their opportunities to contribute positively & productively to society.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
Prodeo Academy offers basketball, cross country, & various clubs.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Prodeo Academy – Columbia Heights are required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact the Enrollment Team at (763) 205-9950 or enrollment@prodeoacademy.org.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Below Average
Academic programming
Prodeo Academy is a college preparatory school that develops critical thinkers & reflective leaders, strengthening their character & expanding their opportunities to contribute positively & productively to society. They offer college prep classes, personalized learning, & STEM/STEAM.
Academic Programs Offered:
College Prep, Personalized Learning, STEM/STEAM
Special education programming
Prodeo Academy works closely with families to meet the educational needs of all students in the least restrictive setting. Prodeo utilizes inclusion & resource room models for specialized services. The special education team includes teachers, paraprofessionals, social workers, & related service providers (including speech, occupational therapy, & developmental adapted physical education).
Curricula
Prodeo Academy utilizes the following curricula: for Reading PK-2 Foundational Skills they use UFLI; for English Language Arts PK-1: Fishtank ELA; for English Language Arts grades 2-8: Wit & Wisdom. For math curricula: grades PK-4 Eureka Math; grades 5-8 Big Ideas Math.
English language learner programming
Prodeo uses a rigorous & culturally-responsive approach to help scholars reach academic goals. Their model focuses on content-based English language development, multilingual reading, & oral language development. In addition, their Newcomer Program supports those new to the United States, & their Family Institute program utilizes community partnerships to connect families to needed resources.
Proficiency
2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
2 out of 10 students read at grade level
Climate
Below Average
School values
Prodeo Academy’s values are expressed in the acronym P.R.I.D.E: Perseverance. Respect. Integrity. Development. Engagement.
Recess
Prodeo prioritizes a safe, welcoming, & meaningful recess experience for all students. They have a low student-to-staff ratio on the playground, with trained educators actively supervising & engaging with students. Their playground is divided into zones for different activities, from active sports to quiet games & creative play, ensuring there’s something for every interest & energy level. They also have a “Friendship Bench” & a “Recess Buddies” program to ensure no student feels left out. Students are taught & encouraged to use problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts, & staff members are always available to mediate when needed. This comprehensive approach ensures that recess is not just a break, but a time for positive social interaction, physical activity, & emotional well-being.
Discipline Policy
Prodeo Academy’s discipline policy is rooted in the principles of restorative justice & positive behavioral interventions & supports (PBIS). They believe in teaching students appropriate behaviors rather than simply punishing misbehavior. Their policy is tiered, starting with classroom-level interventions & moving to more formal consequences for repeated or severe issues. For minor infractions, teachers work with students to understand the impact of their actions & develop a plan for making amends. This might involve a conversation, a conflict resolution session, or a brief time-out. For more serious issues, they involve parents & school administrators. Prodeo Academy’s ultimate goal is to equip students with the skills they need to be responsible, respectful, & productive members of their school community. They focus on teaching, not just telling, & on restoring relationships rather than just imposing consequences.
Equity
Average
Equity vision
Prodeo Academy comes together to welcome, respect, collaborate, listen, & learn with each other. They believe that when they affirm the identities, backgrounds, experiences, & beliefs of classmates, families, & colleagues different from themselves, they advance knowledge, empathy, & justice. As an inclusive community, they work to prepare children to be critical thinkers & reflective leaders.
