About Hopkins High School

Graduation Requirements

GPA Scale

GPA is calculated on a 4-point un-weighted scale.

Class of 2023 GPA Range

Academic Schedule

HHS is on a 4-block schedule. The school year is divided into four 9-week terms. Courses are offered for either 1 (9 weeks), 2 (18 weeks), 3 (27 weeks), or 4 (36 weeks) terms. Most scholars take 4 academic classes for 16 credits in a school year. Music and other selected courses are on an alternating day schedule. A scholar may take a total of 16 credits per year, totaling 64 credits over the course of four years.

The Class of 2024 has multiple grading scales on their official HHS transcripts. They would have attended 9th grade in our junior high model, which uses an IB grading scale. The freshmen year grades do not count in the calculation of their high school grade point average (GPA). Although HHS does not often translate IB grades from numbers to letters, some occasions require it (i.e. transferring to a different school). In that event, the scale translates as follows: 6/7=A; 5=A-, 4=B; 3=C, 2=D, 1=NC. Classes that have two credits indicate a full year of coursework.

For some scholars, their overall GPA would improve if their freshmen year grades were part of their high school calculation. In that instance, upon a student's request, we will send a supplemental letter explaining the systemic change and documenting the new GPA, including all the academic information needed to make admissions and scholarship decisions.

Unique Academic Opportunities

• ProPEL: A selective mentorship program that pairs scholars with a mentor in a professional workplace where they can gain real career experiences.
• Community Involvement: Scholars learn through giving service to others by volunteering at schools or non-profit organizations in the community.
• PSEO: Allows juniors and seniors in Minnesota high schools access to college courses. Credits earned at the post-secondary institution are counted both on high school and college transcripts, and can fulfill secondary as well as post-secondary graduation or degree requirements.
• Hopkins Achievement Program (HAP): A small learning community at Hopkins High, specifically designed to help scholars develop both the academic skills and personal attributes necessary for success inside and outside of school. Scholars in HAP have the same status, rules, and expectations as any Hopkins High student. All school services and opportunities are available as needed or wanted. HAP offers scholar leadership development through its involvement the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) Stars program.
• Hennepin Technical College (HTC): High school courses taught at Hennepin Technical college designed to match each scholar’s level of career readiness by focusing on career skill development experiences, including Construction, Culinary Arts, Human Services, Health Careers, Information Technology, and Transportation Careers. Students attend HTC during the day for 2 consecutive terms for 2 blocks to earn 3 credits.
• Genesys Works: Internship program consisting of 8 weeks of vigorous training during the summer before scholars’ senior year of high school, followed by a paid year-long professional internship along with focused classroom instruction and one-on-one counseling on appropriate college and career pathways. Scholars will have a schedule that shows Genesys Works in the second half of their day for their entire senior year.
• Northern Star Online: A collaborative of 15 independent school districts and four educational service agencies created to promote high quality online learning for scholars. HHS scholars are able to take up to 1 online class per term. Schedule will show a study hall along with documentation of “online class” at the bottom of the schedule and will appear on the scholar’s transcript.
• Access Point: An IT apprenticeship program that allows scholars to work full time and attend college part time after graduation.