HIAWATHA LEADERSHIP ACDY-NORTHROP

Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HIAWATHA ACADEMIES school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 373 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 26 teachers, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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-Northrop (HLA-Northrop) is a public charter school located in the Northrop neighborhood of Minneapolis, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Hiawatha Academies network, the school operates on the core belief that all students are capable of academic excellence and that education is a powerful tool for community empowerment. The school focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the opportunity gap and ensure that students from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

The culture at HLA-Northrop is centered on "scholarship" and strong character development. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, consistent expectations, and high standards for both academic performance and personal behavior. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining high levels of family engagement, Hiawatha Leadership Academy-Northrop aims to prepare its students to become leaders in their classrooms and their community, ultimately preparing them to thrive in competitive academic settings.

For more information, contact Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop at (612) 455-4004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.