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Hmong International Academy

About Our School
Hmong International Academy
 
Hmong International Academy shares Hmong language and heritage while honoring all students, families, and cultures
 
Located in Minneapolis’s vibrant Near North neighborhood, Hmong International Academy (HIA) is a diverse pre-K through grade 5 school.  HIA prepares students for success in the 21st century while preserving and sharing Hmong language and culture, and honoring all cultures. In addition to being like any other MPS elementary school, HIA hosts a one-way dual language program where native speaking students are encouraged to continue the Hmong language and culture program at Olson Middle School and then Henry High School. In Fall 2021, HIA will begin redefining its path for the years ahead. HIA students, families and members of the community will be involved in that process. 

 

Grades
Pre-K-5
Hours
8 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Principal
Gao Xiong
Phone
612-668-2250
Pathway
Olson Middle School
Camden High School
Why Families Choose Us
WE OFFER:
  • Full-day pre-K
  • English instruction with opportunities to learn Hmong language and culture
  • Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
  • Extended school day
  • Special Education services with highly specialized developmental/cognitive programming
  • EL programming
  • After-school activities including YMCA Beacons
  • English, Hmong, Spanish family support
  • Focus on social and emotional learning, restorative practices, and PBIS
  • On-site Mental Health Community Partner - Change, Inc. 
  • ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Olson Community Middle School

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:

  • ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
  • DCD (Developmental Cognitive Disabilities)

 

Student Snapshot
  • 3% Native American
  • 7% White American
  • 50% African American
  • 36% Asian American
  • 4% Hispanic American
School Contact Information
1501 - 30th Ave. N. 55411
612-668-2250
hia.mpschools.org
gao.xiong@mpls.k12.mn.us