Location

St. Paul, Minnesota

Grade Levels

  • 9-12

Learning Models

  • Learner Agency
  • Personalized Learning
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Real World Learning

Governance

Public

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Grades Served: 9-12
Students Served: 241

About

A public school in St. Paul, pioneered the concept of connecting with at-risk students through music and related businesses. It helps young people develop agency and change-making skills to tackle real-world problems. For the full backstory, see Hip Hop Genius : Remixing High School Education by Sam Seidel (at Stanford d.school) and check out the facility designed by Fielding International.

The High School for Recording Arts (HSRA), located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an innovative charter high school that combines academic education with a focus on the recording arts and creative industries. Serving students aged 14 to 21, HSRA provides a personalized, project-based learning environment tailored to the unique needs and interests of its diverse student body.

HSRA integrates music, media production, and arts into the curriculum, allowing students to explore their creative passions while earning their high school diplomas. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world applications, preparing students for careers in creative industries or further education.

Students at HSRA develop individualized learning plans with advisors and mentors, ensuring a supportive and flexible educational experience. The school’s recording studios and production facilities offer state-of-the-art resources for students to create, collaborate, and build professional skills.

With a mission to empower marginalized youth, HSRA focuses on equity, inclusion, and community engagement. The school encourages students to use their voices to effect change and address social issues.

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