Minnehaha Academy
Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnehaha Academy is a Christian college preparatory school that is committed to academic excellence for students in preschool through twelfth grade.
Since 1913, we’ve provided high-quality education while integrating Christian faith and learning. Minnehaha Academy includes an Upper School (9-12), Middle School (6-8), and Lower School (PreK-5).
A place to excel.
A place to grow.
A place to belong.
Minnehaha Academy School Profile
| Average Class Size | Student/Faculty Ratio |
| 18 | 12:1 |
| Average GPA | Upper School Enrollment |
| 3.34 | 485 |
| Faculty with advanced degrees | Senior Class Size |
| 75% | 134 |
| 97% of students go on to 4-year colleges and universities | |
ACT Test Score Record (2008-2010)
| Minnehaha Academy Composite ACT Average | Minnesota Composite ACT Average | National Composite ACT Average |
| 25.4 | 22.6 | 21.1 |
SAT Test Score Record (2008-2010)
| Minnehaha Academy Composite SAT Average |
Minnesota Composite SAT Average |
National Composite SAT Average |
| 1819 | 1782 | 1509 |
Advanced Placement | |
| # of Exams | 1711 |
| Tests scoring 3 or above | 73% |
| AP Scholar | 39 |
| Scholar with Honor | 13 |
| Scholar with Distinction | 36 |
| National Scholar | 7 |
National Merit Program | |
| Commended | 23 |
| Semi-finalists | 12 |
| Finalists | 11 |
Leadership
President
Dr. Donna Harris
Upper School Principal
Nancy Johnson
Academic Dean
Dr. Mike DiNardo
Dean of Students
Lance Johnson
College and Guidance Counselor
Lauren Bae
College and Guidance Counselor
Richard Harris
Registrar
Diane Rahm
Grading Policy
Beginning with the ninth grade, the cumulative grade point average is computed at the end of each semester by giving the following value for each grade:
A = 4
B= 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
Plus or minus are given a .33 value. Accelerated courses are not weighted.
No rank Policy
Minnehaha Academy does not officially assign class rank.
Athletics
Minnehaha Academy has 26 varsity sports.
75% of students are on a Minnehaha Academy athletic team.
Fine Arts
Minnehaha Academy has more than 20 performing groups.
75% of students at Minnehaha Academy are involved with a Fine Arts Program.
