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Strengths First US public charter Chinese immersion, National Blue Ribbon School 2015, 83% Intermediate-High proficiency, 73% MCA Reading / 82% MCA Math, 59% students of colour
Clubs Conservatory of Music, Dragon Life Organisation, Athletics
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction
Yinghua Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Minneapolis and the first public charter Chinese immersion school in the United States, founded in 2006. Serving K-8 with 872 students from 83 ZIP codes, 83% reach Intermediate-High Mandarin proficiency. The school earned National Blue Ribbon status in 2015.
Yinghua Academy has 852 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in Mandarin Chinese, English.
Location
Yinghua Academy is at 1616 Buchanan Street NE in Minneapolis, MN 55413.
Stages
Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Type
Yinghua is a tuition-free co-educational public charter school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from 83 unique ZIP codes across the Twin Cities. 59% students of colour.
Additional learning support
Special education programmes are available.
Country affiliation
Strong Chinese cultural and language focus.
School day structure
School day is 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Office hours 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM.
Academics
Yinghua Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 14.
Curriculum
Mandarin Chinese immersion where the majority of content is taught in Mandarin. 83% of students reach Intermediate-High Mandarin proficiency. 73% MCA Reading and 82% MCA Math proficiency.
Exam Results
73% MCA Reading Proficiency, 82% MCA Math Proficiency.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The programme fosters cognitive flexibility, attention control, memory, problem-solving, and cultural sensitivity.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special education programmes are available.
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling services and mental health resources are available.
Safeguarding
Allergy, medication, immunisation, and lice protocols are in place.
Admissions
Admissions
Open enrollment. Kindergarten enrollment runs January 6 to February 26.
FAQs
Is Yinghua tuition-free?
Yes, it is a tuition-free public charter school.
What grades does Yinghua serve?
Kindergarten through 8th grade.
What is the language of instruction?
The majority of content is taught in Mandarin Chinese with English integration.
How many students attend?
Approximately 872 students from 83 ZIP codes across the Twin Cities.
What is the Mandarin proficiency rate?
83% of students reach Intermediate-High Mandarin proficiency.
Is the school a National Blue Ribbon School?
Yes, Yinghua earned National Blue Ribbon status from the US Department of Education in 2015.
Are special education services available?
Yes, special education programmes are available.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Athletics, Conservatory of Music, Dragon Life Organisation, enrichment, tutoring, and summer camp.
When was the school founded?
2006, as the first public charter Chinese immersion school in the US.
