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Saints Academy

High School · St. Francis Area Schools · Saint Francis, MN

A St. Francis Area Schools high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4111 AMBASSADOR BLVD NW, Saint Francis, MN 55070

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$12,644

Students at Saints Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Saints 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low142/100K

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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

$101,925

Median home value

$301,700

Median rent

$1,148/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Restore ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi6Compare →
Saints Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–120.0 mi102Compare →
Transition 15Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.0 mi20Compare →
St Francis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.0 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St. Francis Area Schools

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$12,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saints Academy is listed in St. Francis Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saints Academy

Saints Academy is a public high school in Saint Francis, MN, part of St. Francis Area Schools, serving approximately 167 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,698 of 1,992 schools in MN.

State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saints Academy

What grades does Saints Academy serve?

Saints Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Saints Academy?

Saints Academy has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saints Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Saints Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saints Academy rank in MN?

Saints Academy ranks #1,698 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Saints Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Saints Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Saints Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saints Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Saints Academy a charter school?

No, Saints Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saints Academy a Title I school?

No, Saints Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saints Academy?

52.1% of students at Saints 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Anoka County
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 55070)
8,403
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
35.7
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 55070; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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