SEVEN HILLS PREP ACADEMY UPPER

SEVEN HILLS PREP ACADEMY UPPER is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Seven Hills Preparatory Academy school district, located in RICHFIELD, MN with about 217 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 23 teachers, SEVEN HILLS PREP ACADEMY UPPER has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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–12 across the Twin Cities area, with the Upper School campus located in Richfield, Minnesota. Operating under a classical education model, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum that focuses on building a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. The school’s philosophy is centered on the pursuit of academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school is noted for its structured, content-rich environment where students engage with a traditional core curriculum, often featuring the study of history, literature, and mathematics in depth. As a public charter, SHPA maintains a focus on community and parental involvement, aiming to foster a partnership between families and educators. While the website provided is linked to Beacon Preparatory (an affiliated or predecessor entity), Seven Hills Preparatory Academy itself is widely recognized for its consistent performance in Minnesota’s charter school landscape, prioritizing traditional scholarship and the mastery of fundamental academic disciplines.

For more information, contact SEVEN HILLS PREP ACADEMY UPPER at (612) 314-7601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.