Lake Harriet Upper School

Grades: 4-8
Students: 566
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
5 Reviews
4912 Vincent Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310

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LHCS lost a core group of notable close knit teachers during our early years. We moved to raise our family in the neighborhood. The eldest son at the tail end of that group, and our youngest going through lower & upper afterwards. Aspects that made enrollment at Harriet very attractive. A citywide m
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Posted by a parent on 7/15/2022
My child has experienced several instances of verbal abuse from teachers at this school. I understand how difficult their jobs are, but it is not necessary to belittle or namecall children to get results. In fact, it’s counterproductive & sets a horrible example. I’ve been very surprised at some of
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Posted by a parent on 1/13/2020
This is a wonderful K-8 school that is housed on two seperate campuses. The K-3 at lower is focused on the formative early learning and has a hands on approach to kids, down to the fun gym , music and art classes. The 4-8th grades focus more on the mastering the content of the subject and on teachin
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Posted by a parent on 3/26/2018
This 4-8th grade school has just won the MN School of Excellence Award, along with Lake Harriet Lower Campus. It has a new administrative team that is bringing new energy and ideas to the school. It is one of only 2 schools in MPS with a STEM teacher, let alone one that provides hands on STEM curric
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Posted by a parent on 5/24/2014
Lake Harriet has excellent teachers, impressive parent- administration cooperation and solid administrators. My children are getting a very good education in an environment with a strong sense of community with thoughtful priorities placed on learning.
Posted by a parent on 5/28/2013

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Minneapolis schools - Lake Harriet Upper School is located at 4912 Vincent Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55410. Lake Harriet Upper School is in the Minneapolis Public School Dist.. Lake Harriet Upper School is a Public school that serves grade levels 4-8.

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