High School for Recording Arts

High School for Recording Arts
Address
1166 University Ave West
St. Paul, Minnesota
USA
Information
Type Public Charter school
Established 1996
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 200[1]
Campus Urban
Website http://www.hsra.org/

High School for Recording Arts (HSRA) is a public charter high school located in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The school pioneered the concept of connecting with at-risk students through a hip-hop music program, hence the nickname "Hip-Hop High."[2][3] There are no tuition fees.

History

The school opened in 1996 as a pilot program for at-risk students with interest in a music career. It is located in a 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m2) former factory and operates within and around two professional recording studios, providing students opportunities for individualized hands-on learning.

Academics

The school's academic structure combines daily mandatory courses in Language Arts and Mathematics with innovative, interdisciplinary courses and projects that connect traditional academics with dynamic, real-world learning. HSRA features both project-based learning and classroom learning. A personal learning plan is developed for each student. HSRA graduates must meet all state requirements for graduation, create and present a portfolio comprising summaries of learning in twelve core areas, prepare a college acceptance letter, document their post-school plans, and submit samples of their work.

Demographics

Notable alumni

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Coordinates: 44°57′15″N 93°8′58″W / 44.95417°N 93.14944°W / 44.95417; -93.14944

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