Very Good
#553 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 28% in state
City Academy
High School · City Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter high school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
958 JESSIE ST, Saint Paul, MN 55130
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at City Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (2014 EdFacts)
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where City Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,281
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community of Peace Academy High SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Leap High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Saint Paul Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Hope Community Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 9–11 | 0.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
City Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
City Academy is listed in City Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Academy
City Academy is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of City Academy, serving approximately 122 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Academy
What grades does City Academy serve?
City Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend City Academy?
City Academy has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at City Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City Academy rank in MN?
City Academy ranks #553 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is City Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at City Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is City Academy a charter school?
Yes, City Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City Academy a Title I school?
No, City Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Academy?
86.1% of students at City Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 298-4624
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55130)
- 18,634
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55130; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, 2014 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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