HIAWATHA LEADERSHIP ACAD-MORRIS PK

HIAWATHA LEADERSHIP ACAD-MORRIS PK is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HIAWATHA ACADEMIES school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 344 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 31 teachers, HIAWATHA LEADERSHIP ACAD-MORRIS PK has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Hiawatha Leadership Academy-Morris Park (HLA-MP) is a public charter school located in the Morris Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Hiawatha Academies network, the school operates with a focused mission to empower students with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills necessary to graduate from college and thrive in their communities. The school emphasizes a high-expectations academic culture, maintaining a structured environment designed to close the opportunity gap and ensure that all scholars—regardless of their background—are prepared for success in higher education.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, HLA-MP prioritizes strong school-family partnerships and a supportive school culture. The academy integrates social-emotional learning into the daily experience, encouraging students to become community-minded leaders. By offering a rigorous, data-driven approach to instruction alongside intensive support services, Hiawatha Leadership Academy-Morris Park aims to serve as a high-quality educational anchor for families in the South Minneapolis area.

For more information, contact HIAWATHA LEADERSHIP ACAD-MORRIS PK at (612) 987-5688 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.