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HSRA Mission Statement
The mission of HSRA is to provide youth the opportunity to achieve a high school diploma through the exploration and operation of the music business and other creative endeavors. Culturally Sensitive
Alternative Educational Programming
Personalized Project-Based Learning
Diverse Population
Drug-Free Learning Environment
Adult-Supervised
Positive Mentoring
Safe Space
Job Training

History of HSRA:

HSRA began as a pilot program developed by Studio 4 Enterprises in December 1996. Through word of mouth, enrollment in the program, which began with fifteen learners has stabilized at 200 students today. In March 1997, Studio 4 developed a relationship with St. Paul Family Learning Center, independent school district #4019 and Designs for Learning in order to build the program to a point where it could exist independently. High School for Recording Arts was born in July 1998 with its approval as an independent charter school district by the Minnesota Department of Education. In 2001, HSRA was approved for a three year renewal of its charter by the St. Paul School District, HSRA’s sponsor. The charter was renewed again in 2004 and 2008. In the summer of 2008, High School for Recording Arts, with the support of the Minnesota Commissioner of Education, amicably moved authorization of its charter from St. Paul Public Schools to Pillsbury United Communities (PUC). We are proud of our new relationship with PUC and the benefits that this will afford our students and families. The Program
HSRA is a project-based, public charter school that operates within and around a professional recording studio. Students earn time in the studio by completing academic projects in the core learning areas of English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. HSRA encourages students who may have dropped out or been expelled from traditional schools to complete their diplomas through a love of music. HSRA Music Production Facilities
HSRA provides state-of-the-art music production facilities to our students. Our school has two recording studios (Studio A and Studio B) and one pre-production area. Studio A is our largest room and has two isolation booths - one large enough for piano or drums, the other ideal for guitar, bass rigs, or vocals. Equipment includes:

Mackie 32*8 Mixing Console
Dual-Processor Macintosh G5 Computer
ProTools Digi 002, Waves Diamond, Logic Pro, Reason, GarageBand
Korg Triton, Roland XP-30, MoPhatt, XV-5050 Keyboards
Mackie HR-824 Monitors
Neumann, Blueberry, AKG 414 Microphones

11/02/2026

EARLY GIVING BEGINS TODAY!

More Than a School. A Place to Create, Belong, and Become.

Today, November 1, marks the beginning of early giving for Give to the Max 2026!

At High School for Recording Arts (HSRA), we believe young people deserve a place where they can discover their gifts, pursue their passions, and shape their futures.

Through music, creative expression, hands-on learning, and meaningful relationships, HSRA helps young people discover what is possible.

🎯 Our goal is to raise $5,000 or more!

💙 Will you help us get there?

🎵 DONATE TODAY:
https://www.givemn.org/organization/High-School-For-Recording-Arts

📱 Or text HSRA to 844-844-6844 to give!

Can’t donate today? You can still make a difference by sharing this post with your friends, family, and community.

💬 We’d love to hear from you: Who encouraged you to discover your talents or follow your passions when you were young?

Let’s come together to create more opportunities for HSRA students!

📅 Give to the Max Day: November 19, 2026

11/02/2026

🎶 IT STARTS TODAY! 💙

Early giving for 2026 is officially OPEN!

More Than a School. A Place to Create, Belong, and Become.

At HSRA, young people are given opportunities to explore their creativity, find their voices, build meaningful relationships, and work toward their futures. 🎧🎵

Our goal? Raise $5,000+ to support HSRA students and opportunities!

💙 Give what you can.

🔁 SHARE this post with your community.

🎶 Help us spread the word about the power of creative education.

🔗 DONATE using the link in our BIO or TODAY’S STORY!

📱 Or TEXT HSRA to 844-844-6844.

✨ Every gift matters. Every share makes a difference.

📅 Give to the Max Day is November 19!

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10/30/2026

Our community breakfast is on Wednesday from 9-10:30am. Hope to see you there!🎶📕

The connections and food are fabulous too!

10/26/2026

Our next community breakfast is next Wednesday, November 4th 9-10:30am. Hope to see you there!🎶

The connections and food are fabulous too!

10/22/2026

🍳🥓Community starts at the table🥞🧇

Join HSRA students, staff, families, community partners, and friends for breakfast, conversation, and connection. This monthly gathering is an opportunity to learn more about HSRA, exchange ideas, build relationships, and discover ways we can work together to create opportunities for young people.

📅 Our next breakfast is Wednesday, November 4th
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 High School for Recording Arts
1166 University Ave W. Saint Paul, MN

Whether you already know HSRA or want to learn more about our students, programs, and community, there’s a seat at the table for you.

👉 https://www.hsra.org/communitybreakfast

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a DM.

The connections and food are fabulous too!

10/20/2026

🎶🎤 FOUR FINGERS MAGAZINE — ISSUE #1
The Stories. The Music. The Legacy.

There is something special about holding a piece of music history in your hands.

Before streaming platforms and social media, music magazines helped tell the stories of artists, preserve memories, and connect communities through the power of print.

Four Fingers Magazine, from the High School for Recording Arts (HSRA), carries that tradition forward by celebrating the people, relationships, and creative spirit that helped shape the legendary Minneapolis–St. Paul Sound.

💜 Prince. TC Ellis. Jellybean Johnson. The Time.

These names represent more than music. They are part of a remarkable creative community whose influence reached far beyond Minnesota and continues to inspire generations.

Inside Issue #1, you’ll discover personal stories, rare glimpses into musical history, and the connections that helped shape HSRA’s beginnings.

From TC Ellis’s experiences with Prince to a heartfelt tribute to Jellybean Johnson and the unforgettable legacy of The Time, these pages remind us that behind every iconic sound are real people, friendships, dreams, and stories worth preserving.

That legacy continues through HSRA students, where music and creative expression open doors to education, opportunity, and discovering what’s possible.

📖 288 pages of music, history, art, photography, and storytelling.

We’re sharing a few photographs from inside the magazine because some stories deserve more than a passing glance. They deserve to be held, read, remembered, and passed along.

🎶 Celebrate the Minneapolis Sound. Honor the people who helped create it. Support the next generation of creative voices.

🛒 Order your copy of Four Fingers Magazine — Issue #1:

https://www.blurb.com/b/12709226-four-fingers-magazine-issue-1

💜 Share this with someone who loves Prince, The Time, Minnesota music history, or the stories behind the songs.

https://youtube.com/?si=PrzQTCw0Z9QSasSB

10/19/2026

The connections and food are fabulous too!

10/15/2026

All donations will be used to support our HSRA students. 🎶🎤🎧🎹🎻

Address

1166 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN
55104

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16512870890

Website

https://enroll.hsra.org/, https://hsra.org/, https://www.givemn.org/organization/High-School-For-Recording-Arts

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