School #538

5910 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430

24 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Headway Academy North, located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, is a public charter school that primarily serves students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive academic environment tailored to the diverse needs of the local community. It is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning, aiming to foster both academic achievement and character development in its student body.

The academy emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that integrates core subjects with social-emotional learning, helping students build the skills necessary for success beyond the classroom. By maintaining a close-knit school culture and fostering strong partnerships with families, Headway Academy North strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is part of the broader educational landscape in the Twin Cities, dedicated to closing achievement gaps and preparing students for the transition to high school.

Total Students

4.4

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #538
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
13 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
5 (20.8 %)
Two or More
2 (8.3 %)
American Indian
2 (8.3 %)
Black
1 (4.2 %)
Asian
1 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Intermediate School District 287
Phone:	(763)205-7612
Website:	http://district287.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 3