Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Hennepin Gateway To College ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hennepin Gateway To College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hennepin Gateway To College's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. May 19, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hennepin Gateway To College is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
26%
12%
White
44%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hennepin Gateway To College?
The graduation rate of Hennepin Gateway To College is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hennepin Gateway To College?
61 students attend Hennepin Gateway To College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hennepin Gateway To College students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hennepin Gateway To College?
Hennepin Gateway To College has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hennepin Gateway To College offer ?
Hennepin Gateway To College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hennepin Gateway To College part of?
Hennepin Gateway To College is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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