Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Upper Mississippi High 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Mississippi High Academy's student population of 131 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Mississippi High 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 Upper Mississippi High Academy is 0.56, 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
#1015 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Mississippi High Academy's ranking?
Upper Mississippi High Academy is ranked #1015 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Upper Mississippi High Academy often compared to?
Upper Mississippi High Academyis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Mississippi High Academy?
The graduation rate of Upper Mississippi High Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Upper Mississippi High Academy?
131 students attend Upper Mississippi High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Upper Mississippi High Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Upper Mississippi High Academy offer ?
Upper Mississippi High Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upper Mississippi High Academy part of?
Upper Mississippi High Academy is part of Upper Mississippi Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Upper Mississippi High Academy located?
Upper Mississippi High Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown.
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