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#927 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 47% in state
Face to Face Academy
High School · Face to Face Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter high school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1165 ARCADE ST, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Face to Face Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Face to Face 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 88Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$68,601
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Johnson Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Leap High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Saint Paul Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 310 | 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.
Face to Face Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,352NCES 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.
Face to Face Academy is listed in FACE TO FACE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Face to Face Academy
Face to Face Academy is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Face to Face Academy, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Face to Face Academy
What grades does Face to Face Academy serve?
Face to Face Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Face to Face Academy?
Face to Face Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Face to Face Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Face to Face Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Face to Face Academy rank in MN?
Face to Face Academy ranks #927 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Face to Face Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Face to Face Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Face to Face Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Face to Face Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Face to Face Academy a charter school?
Yes, Face to Face Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Face to Face Academy a Title I school?
No, Face to Face Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Face to Face Academy?
87.5% of students at Face to Face 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
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 772-5544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55106)
- 56,969
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 · 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.
- 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 55106; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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