Nova Classical Academy School District

1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102-3535
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Nova Classical Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,030 students in Nova Classical Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Nova Classical Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,030 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Nova Classical Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#3 out of 527 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Nova Classical Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nova Classical Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nova Classical Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nova Classical Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Nova Classical Academy  School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
131 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
115 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
11%
12%
# White Students
623 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
61%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
79
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,141 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,050 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Nova Classical Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Nova Classical Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,141
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Nova Classical Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,050
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Nova Classical Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Nova Classical Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: K-5
| 483 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nova Classical Academy School District?
Nova Classical Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,030 students.
What is the rank of Nova Classical Academy School District?
Nova Classical Academy School District is ranked #3 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nova Classical Academy School District?
61% of Nova Classical Academy School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nova Classical Academy School District?
Nova Classical Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Nova Classical Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,050 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,030 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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