SEVEN HILLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

SEVEN HILLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Seven Hills Preparatory Academy school district, located in BLOOMINGTON, MN with about 549 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, SEVEN HILLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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.

SEVEN HILLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY (SHPA) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8, with campuses located in Bloomington and Richfield, Minnesota. The school is distinguished by its commitment to a classical education model, which emphasizes a rigorous, content-rich curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, strong character, and academic excellence. By focusing on the "trivium"—a three-part approach consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—the school aims to provide students with a foundational mastery of core subjects, including history, literature, mathematics, and the sciences.

Beyond its academic structure, Seven Hills fosters a close-knit school community that prioritizes parental involvement and high expectations for student behavior and achievement. The academy places a strong emphasis on the "Core Knowledge" sequence, ensuring that all students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in high school and beyond. With a goal of cultivating well-informed citizens, SHPA seeks to balance traditional pedagogical methods with a supportive environment that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact SEVEN HILLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (952) 426-6001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.