Serving 192 students in grades 7-12, Saints 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saints Academy's student population of 192 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saints Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saints Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1845 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saints Academy's ranking?
Saints Academy is ranked #1845 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saints Academy?
The graduation rate of Saints Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Saints Academy?
192 students attend Saints Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Saints Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saints Academy?
Saints Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saints Academy offer ?
Saints Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Saints Academy part of?
Saints Academy is part of St. Francis Area Schools School District.
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