Directory - MN Association of Charter Schools

Aim Academy of Science and Technology

City: Minneapolis

Grades: 6-12

Programmatic Focus: Integrated STEM and culturally-responsive mentorship

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

Angela Day School for Liberation and Progressive Education

City: Minneapolis

Grades: K-8

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Augsburg Fairview Academy

City: Minneapolis

Grades: 9-12

Programmatic Focus: • Small class sizes in a teen and family friendly atmosphere
• Supportive, trauma-informed staff use positive, strength-based approaches; students are respected and held to a high standard of personal honor
• Post-secondary enrollment, individualized learning options and work-based learning programs available
• Engaging elective courses including robotics, music production and recording, video game design, song writing and poetry, drumming, graphic design
• Culturally relevant curriculum, including African American history, American Indian history and culture, Dakhóta studies, Indigenous Literature and arts

Authorizer: Minnesota Guild of Public Charter Schools

Aurora Charter School

City: Minneapolis

Grades: PreK-8

Programmatic Focus: Language (Spanish & English)

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Bdote Learning Center

City: Minneapolis

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: Dakota & Ojibwe Language Immersion

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

Cyber Village Academy

City: Minneapolis

Grades: K-12

Programmatic Focus: Hybrid and online learning programs

Authorizer: Innovative Quality Schools

El Colegio Charter School

City: Minneapolis

Grades: 9-12

Programmatic Focus: El Colegio students develop the skills and personal qualities needed to be successful in college and employment, to be comfortable and excel in a bilingual, bicultural environment, and to be leaders in their communities and the world.

Authorizer: Pillsbury United Communities

Exploration High School

City: Minneapolis

Grades: 9-11 (Growing to 9-12)

Programmatic Focus: Project-based learning, worked-based learning, youth voice and leadership, experiential learning, and community involvement.

Authorizer: Minnesota Guild of Public Charter Schools

Friendship Academy of the Arts

City: Minneapolis

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: Art-based school, focus on reading and math

Authorizer: Pillsbury United Communities

The Harvest BEST Academy

City: Minneapolis

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: • Uses a “gap-closing” framework focused on student achievement at the core, supported by quality teaching, a positive school culture, and a longer school day and year;
• Single-gender classrooms
• Best East program provides culturally responsive and ELL education to East African scholars and their families;
• Member, Harvest Network of Schools

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Hennepin Schools

City: Minneapolis

Grades: PreK-8

Programmatic Focus: At Hennepin Schools, our mission is to ensure all students achieve academic success. We provide a safe and orderly place to learn, where we teach the whole child through core knowledge instruction, grade level curriculum and a relentless commitment to student achievement.

Authorizer: Friends of Education

Hiawatha Academies

City: Minneapolis

Grades: K-12

Programmatic Focus: Rigorous, college preparatory education with a focus on leadership and character development

Authorizer: University of St. Thomas

KIPP North Star

City: Minneapolis

Grades: K-8

Programmatic Focus: Academic rigor, character development, college and career advising, family engagement, and community advocacy.

Authorizer: Volunteers of America - Minnesota (VOA)

Legacy of Dr. Josie R Johnson Montessori

City: Minneapolis

Grades: Toddler - 6

Programmatic Focus: Touching the Spirit of Children through Culturally Responsive Education.

Authorizer: Osprey Wilds

Lincoln International High School

City: Minneapolis

Grades: 9-12

Programmatic Focus: Accelerating English language development for Multilingual Learners through Sheltered Instruction, English Language Development classes, Newcomer Program, and Technology

Authorizer: Minnesota Guild of Public Charter Schools