Excellent
#191 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 10% in state
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
High School · Nova Classical Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter high school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1455 VICTORIA WAY, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nova Classical Academy Upper School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 79% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (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
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nova Classical Academy Upper School 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$74,143
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,295/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nova Classical Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,893NCES 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.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School is listed in Nova Classical Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Nova Classical Academy Upper School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Nova Classical Academy, serving approximately 535 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nova Classical Academy Upper School
What grades does Nova Classical Academy Upper School serve?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Classical Academy Upper School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nova Classical Academy Upper School rank in MN?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School ranks #191 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Nova Classical Academy Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nova Classical Academy Upper School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nova Classical Academy Upper School a charter school?
Yes, Nova Classical Academy Upper School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nova Classical Academy Upper School a Title I school?
No, Nova Classical Academy Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
17.9% of students at Nova Classical Academy Upper School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (651) 209-6320
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55102)
- 19,565
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 55102; 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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