Private High School in Minneapolis, MN

Academy of Holy Angels, Minneapolis:
Located in the Minneapolis suburb of Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Academy of Holy Angels is a private co-educational Catholic high school. We educate more than 800 students in grades 9 through 12 to become adults who are confident, prepared, and connected in faith. Through our college preparatory curriculum with college prep and advanced placment courses we encourage AHA students to approach learning as an opportunity for challenge, growth and exploration through classes in math, science, languages, world cultures, technology, theater, visual arts, practical arts, theology and Christian ministry and service. Our goal is to give every student the chance to take a college-level class.

Catholic Education Programs from Grades 9 to 12: 

English:
The English Department is a vital and integral part of the educational program. To ensure that our students will be successful, we teach effective written and oral communication skills. Our instructors strive to give students the tools they will need to speak articulately; to write clearly; to use technology effectively and ethically; and to think critically, analytically and creatively.

AHA’s Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program ensures that every student learns how to write in a number of disciplines. Completing a writing portfolio is a graduation requirement, and we’ve learned that WAC yields results.

Math:
The Academy of Holy Angels offers a comprehensive program in mathematics. Because there is a great need for critical, quantitative thinking and problem solving ability in our society, each AHA student is required to complete nine trimesters of mathematics for graduation. The curriculum is not broken into rigid tracks, but is a flexible plan based on student needs and abilities.

Science:
The Science Department strives to develop scientifically literate students through a systematic study of the world around us. Through this, the department hopes to instill an appreciation for the wonders of the world and enable students of all abilities and learning styles to experience success in the science classroom.

Social Studies:
The AHA Social Studies Department offers a wide selection of courses and experiences to help students comprehend, analyze, and evaluate the components which shape both the individual and the world, and to become agents of change in that world.

Fine Arts:
The Fine Arts Department fulfills the Academy's mission of educating the whole person by providing students a wide variety of opportunities in both performing and studio arts. The Fine Arts Department develops critical thinking skills, increases communication abilities, and cultivates academic and aesthetic literacy.

World Languages:
We offer French, Spanish and German as oart of our proegram. We believe in equipping our students with the language skills necessary to succeed in intermediate or upper-level college courses or to fulfill their world language requirement by passing a proficiency test. Therefore, we recommend that students study two, three, or fours years of a world language.

Technology:
At AHA, we incorporate technology throughout the curriculum. In fact, we have articulated a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) course of study to guide students interested in pre-engineering. Our students learn computer skills, multimedia techniques, spreadsheets, ethics in technology, and technology search and research.

Our goal is to have AHA graduates proficient in the use of computers and specific applications. In addition, students will understand the evolving field of technology and become self-reliant in solving technology problems. Technology is integrated through core curriculum in grades nie, ten and eleven.

Advanced Placement Courses:
AHA offers the following AP classes

Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
English: Language & Composition
Literature & Composition
Social Studies: US History, US Government & Politics
Math: Calculus AB and BC, Statistics
World Language: Spanish Language
FineArts: 2-Design, 3-D Design, Drawing

College Prep Courses:
We offer college prep courses for SAT and ACT.

Athletics:
We offer 24 Minnesota State High School League athletic activities. Holy Angels also offers 40 other co-curricular activities and clubs. Holy Angels students are encouraged to become involved in co-curricular activities which promote discipline and life long skills.