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Minnesota, US
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School Overview

We are a PreK through grade 12 private school with a mission to provide high quality education integrating Christian faith and learning.
Through innovative curriculum and engaging co-curricular activities, your child will grow as his or her potential is cultivated in a caring, nurturing environment guided by Christian role models.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$21280
Enrollment
900
International Students
2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
AP
17
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
18

Matriculation

(2011-2017)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#4 Stanford University 1 +
#4 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#12 Northwestern University 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#15 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
LAC #4 Bowdoin College 1 +
LAC #4 Middlebury College 1 +
#21 Georgetown University 1 +
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#23 University of Southern California 1 +
#26 University of Virginia 1 +
#27 Tufts University 1 +
#27 Wake Forest University 1 +
#29 University of Michigan 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 +
LAC #8 Carleton College 1 +
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
LAC #9 Davidson College 1 +
#47 Northeastern University 1 +
#47 Penn State University Park 1 +
#51 University of Miami 1 +
#52 Pepperdine University 1 +
#52 University of Washington 1 +
#57 George Washington University 1 +
#61 Purdue University 1 +
#61 Syracuse University 1 +
#61 University of Georgia 1 +
#66 Fordham University 1 +
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#69 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
LAC #14 Smith College 1 +
LAC #14 Wesleyan University 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Baylor University 1 +
#75 Clark University 1 +
#75 Colorado School of Mines 1 +
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#82 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#82 Texas Christian University 1 +
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#86 Marquette University 1 +
#86 University of Denver 1 +
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#89 University of San Diego 1 +
#89 University of Vermont 1 +
LAC #19 Colby College 1 +
LAC #19 Grinnell College 1 +
#99 Drexel University 1 +
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
LAC #23 Macalester College 1 +
LAC #23 Oberlin College 1 +
LAC #25 Bryn Mawr College 1 +
LAC #35 Mount Holyoke College 1 +
LAC #40 Whitman College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2011-2017 Total
All schools 58
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1
#2 Harvard College 1 + 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#6 Stanford University 1 + 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1
#14 Brown University 1 + 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#23 University of Michigan 1 + 1
#23 Georgetown University 1 + 1
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#27 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#28 Tufts University 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 + 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#36 Boston College 1 + 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1
#48 University of Georgia 1 + 1
#49 Purdue University 1 + 1
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#49 Pepperdine University 1 + 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1
#59 University of Washington 1 + 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#68 Fordham University 1 + 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 + 1
#75 Baylor University 1 + 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#79 American University 1 + 1
#83 Marquette University 1 + 1
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 + 1
#93 University of Denver 1 + 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#103 Drexel University 1 + 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
#103 Clark University 1 + 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
#117 University of Vermont 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2011-2017 Total
All schools 13
#6 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1
#9 Middlebury College 1 + 1
#13 Grinnell College 1 + 1
#13 Davidson College 1 + 1
#17 Wesleyan University 1 + 1
#17 Smith College 1 + 1
#17 Colby College 1 + 1
#23 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1
#30 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1
#38 Whitman College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(17)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
European History
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

(16)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(33)
Amnesty International
Art Club
Debate Team
Diversity Club
French Club
Friends of the Library
Amnesty International
Art Club
Debate Team
Diversity Club
French Club
Friends of the Library
Intramuerals
Jazz Ensemble
Journalism
Madrigal Singers
Math Team
Prayer Warriors
Spanish Club
Student Interns
Table Tennis
Tech Crew
Writer's Club Art Club
Debate Team
Diversity Club
French Club
Intramuerals
Jazz Ensemble
Journalism
Math Team
Spanish Club
Table Tennis
Tech Crew
Writer's Club
Amnesty International
Friends of the Library
Madrigal Singers
Prayer Warriors
Student Interns
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Contact Info

http://www.minnehahaacademy.net/
3100 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-8321
Admission@MinnehahaAcademy.net
Minnesota

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1913
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Recommended
Boarding
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Frequently Ask Questions about Minnehaha Academy

Tell me a bit about Minnehaha Academy.
Minnehaha Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Minnesota, US. It was founded 1913 , and currently has about 900 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.minnehahaacademy.net/.
Does Minnehaha Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Minnehaha Academy is offering 17 AP courses.

Minnehaha Academy also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Minnehaha Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2011-2017, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Yale University, Stanford University and University of Chicago.
What is the application requirement for Minnehaha Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Minnehaha Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Minnehaha Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Minnehaha Academy in 2024 is $21,280 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admission@MinnehahaAcademy.net .
Where is Minnehaha Academy located?
Minnehaha Academy is located in the State of Minnesota of USA. The closest major city is Minneapolis, which is about 3 miles away from school. Most families can choose Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Minnehaha Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Minnehaha Academy is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with Minnehaha Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Minnehaha Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Minnehaha Academy’s official site: http://www.minnehahaacademy.net/ or call them at 612-729-8321.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Minnehaha Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Blake School/Upper School, Cretin Derham Hall and DeLaSalle High School.

The closest major city is Minneapolis. You can find out more schools near Minneapolis here.
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Nearby City

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, located in Minnesota, forms the "Twin Cities" with nearby St. Paul. The city is known for its beautiful parks, lakes, and the scenic Mississippi River that runs through it. Minneapolis boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with landmarks such as the Walker Art Center, a renowned contemporary art museum, and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" by Claes Oldenburg. The city also features a thriving arts district, numerous theaters, and diverse dining options, making it a hub for creativity and outdoor recreation.
Population (2022) 382,605
Cost of Living Higher than average 0%
Nearby Airport Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport
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