Yinghua Academy

1616 BUCHANAN ST NE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413

Top 25% School in minnesota

Ranked 3 of 10 in minnesota

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About Yinghua Academy

Yinghua Academy in Minneapolis, MN, opened in 2006 is a first public charter Chinese immersion school in the U.S.As a Mandarin Chinese immersion school this school promotes teaching K–8 students Mandarin language skills, academic excellence, and the values of global citizenship. Yinghua Academy is the premier Chinese immersion school in MN, located at 1616 Buchanan St NE, Minneapolis, serving 822 K-8 students. The school is acclaimed for its academic excellence and bilingual education. The academic achievement of Yinghua students is evidence of their hard work, as student proficiency is consistently higher than state averages at 77% math and 73% reading. Yinghua has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1, 100% licensed teachers, and includes significant diversity, with 55% student enrollment as minority. As a charter school, Yinghua Academy offers a rich curriculum that emphasizes fluency in Mandarin, preparing students to be active global citizens and measure high academic achievement. The school is committed to creating a challenging experience through language immersion and is considered one of the top elementary and middle schools in Minnesota to prepare students for future success. It awards the entire curriculum an international perspective and has attained excellent student academic achievement as well, recognized nationally as a leader in language immersion.

Contact Information

Address

1616 BUCHANAN ST NE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413

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Phone

(612) 788-9095

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
72
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
822
Total Students
$41139
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Yinghua Academy

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

3

of 10 in minnesota

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 45%
Asian 26.6%
Hispanic 6%
Black 3.3%
Two+ Races 19%
Native Am. 1%
White
45%
Asian
26.6%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3.3%
Two+ Races
19%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 822
51.5%
423 Female
48.5%
399 Male

Student Population

822 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

852 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The School Board meeting is set for August 18 while the Chinese immersion summer camp will occur (July 28–Aug 8) along with Lunar New Year shows, and winter enrichment classes with sports and tutoring for Term II (Jan–Feb 2025).

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

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The Secret Language of Birds

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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