HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 262 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a K-8 public charter school located in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded on the principle of providing high-quality educational opportunities to students in urban communities, the school is part of the Harvest Network of Schools. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, extended school days, and a structured culture designed to prepare students for college readiness and lifelong success.
The school emphasizes a "no-excuses" educational model that focuses heavily on character development, discipline, and core academic proficiency in math and literacy. By prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Harvest Preparatory aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Twin Cities area. Through its consistent focus on high expectations and a supportive learning environment, the school seeks to empower its students to become leaders who can navigate and impact their communities positively.
For more information, contact HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (612) 381-9743 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411-8888
(612) 381-9743
http://www.seed-harvest.org
HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARVEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- White
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.