Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, City Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
City Academy's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
29%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
37%
12%
White
10%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Academy?
The graduation rate of City Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend City Academy?
115 students attend City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of City Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Academy?
City Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does City Academy offer ?
City Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is City Academy part of?
City Academy is part of City Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is City Academy located?
City Academy is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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