Hmong College Prep Academy

Hmong College Prep Academy caters primarily to the Hmong American community but is open to students of all backgrounds. HCPA currently serves 2,350 students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, including a sizable cohort of Karen students and notable representation from a variety of other communities..

Hmong College Prep Academy Front

History

Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA) started in 2004 in North Minneapolis as a 8-10 school. In 2006, HCPA moved to the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. The first graduating class was in 2007. Also, in 2007, Phase II of the school's expansion plan began with additional buildings being constructed. A new high school was built in 2013, signifying the start of HCPA's Phase III expansion. The most recent addition, a new elementary school, ended Phase IV expansion in 2017. A larger and more complete middle school in being constructed and plans to be opened for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

HCPA students listening to a police officer speaking at the annual School Picnic

School Programs

All HCPA students receive small group advising through HCPA's College Prep Program. This program is designed to help them strengthen their intrapersonal skills, create a individualized career plan, and develop post-secondary plans catered to meet their specific needs. Starting in 2010, the College Prep Program is a 6-12 plan in which students remain with a single teacher and student cohort for their entire stay in a particular school (MS, HS). These cohorts are designed to establish healthy relationships between classmates and between the student and their College Prep teacher. These advisory cohorts are represented by a college/mascot when competing with other CPs at HCPA's monthly and quarterly assemblies.

HCPA Soccer field

Traditions

Students at HCPA celebrate student successes on a monthly basis and at a quarterly Warrior Day where students compete in academic, athletic and spirit competitions. Additionally, the school's annual World Culture Day provides a unique opportunity for students and staff to come together in celebration of their respective culture. The day is filled with food, song, dance and traditional clothing representing groups from around the world. To cap off the year HCPA students enjoy a school wide picnic. This event traditionally includes volleyball, soccer and badminton tournaments, but also allows time for students to relax with their friends before saying goodbye for the summer. Recently, the school picnic has also provided a platform for community outreach. Groups including the Saint Paul Police, Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, National Guard and Saint Paul Fire Department have regaled the students with demonstrations that range from K-9 exhibitions to helicopter fly-ins.

Athletics and Clubs

Hmong College Prep Academy competes in the Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference and has the following sports teams.

HCPA basketball, volleyball and badminton courts

High school level:
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Volleyball (Varsity, Junior Varsity, C Squad) - 2019 Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference Team Sportsmanship Award
Boys Basketball (Varsity, Junior Varsity)
Girls Basketball - 2019-2020 Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference Team Sportsmanship Award
Girls Badminton

HCPA Robotics Team

Middle school sports teams:
Coed soccer
Coed basketball
Coed volleyball

Clubs:
Robotics Club
Flag Football

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