School Overview
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.
293
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
Demographic Student Count
White142
Hispanic44
Black63
Asian30
Two or More14
  • White
    142 (48.5 %)
  • Black
    63 (21.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (15.0 %)
  • Asian
    30 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
Phone: (612)314-7601
Website: http://www.sevenhillspreparatoryschool.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
Grade Student Count
Grade 6110
Grade 799
Grade 884
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14248.5%
Male15151.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)