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School Comparison

Higher Ground Secondary Academy
vs.
JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Higher Ground Secondary Academy
JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher students per counselor than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (421:1 vs. 148:1).
  • Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (174 vs. 26).
  • Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (62 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (174 vs. 26).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (43 vs. 23).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (23 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (62 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Higher Ground Secondary Academy reported a higher students per counselor than JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL (421:1 vs. 148:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Higher Ground Secondary Academy

1 metric was reported by Higher Ground Secondary Academy. Comparable data for JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
18

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Higher Ground Secondary Academy
$14,282.32
JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL
$25,152.17
Local revenue share
Higher Ground Secondary Academy
0.6%
JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL
0.2%
State revenue share
Higher Ground Secondary Academy
78.9%
JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL
81.9%
Federal revenue share
Higher Ground Secondary Academy
20.6%
JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL
17.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Higher Ground Secondary Academy
32.9%
JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL
56.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Ramsey County
$81,004
Ramsey County
$81,004
Poverty rate
Ramsey County
12.4%
Ramsey County
12.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Ramsey County
45.5%
Ramsey County
45.5%
Unemployment rate
Ramsey County
2.9%
Ramsey County
2.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.