High School for Recording Arts

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High School for Recording Arts
1166 University Ave West

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TypePublic Charter school
Established1996
Grades9-12
Enrollment200 [1]
CampusUrban
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.

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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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References

  1. HRSA school facts
  2. "Cover Story — Hip-Hop High." Philadelphia Weekly . Retrieved 2009-01-20
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