Serving 851 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yinghua Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yinghua Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Yinghua Academy's student population of 851 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
851 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Yinghua Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yinghua Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
38%
60%
Two or more races
24%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yinghua Academy's ranking?
Yinghua Academy is ranked #49 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Yinghua Academy?
851 students attend Yinghua Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Yinghua Academy students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yinghua Academy?
Yinghua Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yinghua Academy offer ?
Yinghua Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yinghua Academy part of?
Yinghua Academy is part of Yinghua Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Yinghua Academy located?
Yinghua Academy is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.
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