Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools is the third largest school district in the state, serving over 35,717 students in 71 schools, grades preK-12. Our students are ethnically, racially, linguistically, economically, and religiously diverse, representing over forty countries and speaking 96 languages.
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Heritage Academy High School
Heritage STEM Academy - one of Minneapolis's best-kept secrets for grades 9-12 - embodies a learning environment where everyone feels safe, supported and able to achieve socially, emotionally and academically.
Demographics

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2024-25
Grades 9-12
School Year: Quarter Grading
CEEB 241-706
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Academics
During the 2020-2021 school year, Heritage embarked on a robust transformation to a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) focus. Instruction includes intentional STEM integration into core subjects and STEM electives. Students will have opportunities to become STEM literate, think critically and become leaders with a sense of discovery. The foundation of academic success at Heritage is attributed to the teachers' ability to create individualized learning opportunities for students, so that they can progress at their own unique pace.
Graduation Requirements
Minneapolis Public Schools’ Board of Education requires graduates to complete 21.5 credits in grades 9-12. The Class of 2024 and beyond are required to complete the following:
- 4 years of English
- 3.5 years of Social Studies
- 3 years of Mathematics, through Advanced Algebra
- 3 years of Science, including 1 year of Biology and 1 year of either Chemistry or Physics
- .5 year Ethnic Studies
- .5 year Personal Finance
- .5 year of Health
- .5 year of Physical Education
- 1 year of Fine Arts
- 5 Elective credits to reach required credit total of 21.5
Students earn .25 credits each quarter, .5 credits for semester classes, and 1.0 credit for year-long classes.
My Life Plan on Xello
My Life Plan is the district-wide Counseling curriculum for students in grades pre-K-12. My Life Plan is a graduation requirement.
Xello is the learning platform where students document their journey as they build self-knowledge, explore post-secondary options, create plans, and continually reassess as they take in new knowledge, skills, and experiences.
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Course Offerings
English
9-12
AP Language and Composition
Social Studies
Human Geography
US History
World History
Government
Economics
Science
Earth & Space
Biology
Physics
Career & Tech Education
Cohort Opportunities
Engineering
Robotics and Drone
Health
Computer Science
Personal Finance
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Mathematics
Intermediate Algebra
Geometry
Advanced Algebra
World Language
Somali Language
Ethnic Studies
Somali Studies
Online Opportunities
Art
Fitness/Health
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Grading System
Students receive a letter grade at the end of each 9-week quarter. Heritage Academy does not weigh grades. GPA is cumulative and computed quarterly for all courses taken in which a letter grade is received. Heritage Academy uses a 4-point grading scale distributed as follows:

Courses designated Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) = Pass/No Pass. These grades are not used to determine GPA.
Minnesota offers a dual-credit post-secondary enrollment program (PSEO) which allows qualified students to take courses at local colleges and universities. PSEO courses’ letter grades are included in GPA calculations.
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Student Support
John Jubenville,
Social Worker
john.jubenville@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-1585
Wendy Petersen,
English Language Lead
wendy.petersen@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-1583
Benjamin Anderson, SERT
Benjamin.Anderson@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-1584
Joua Yang,
School Counselor
joua.yang@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-1580
Abbey Weis,
College Credit Programming TOSA/Instructional Specialist
abbey.weis@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-5205
Munira Mohamed,
College and Career Coordinator
munira.mohamed@mpls.k12.mn.us
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