Excellent
#7 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
High School · St. Croix Preparatory Academy · Stillwater, MN
A charter high school in Stillwater, MN where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4260 STAGECOACH TR N, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 82% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (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
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated959/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stillwater), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,538
Median home value
$459,500
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Correctional Facility-stillwaterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| WcjcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Bridge Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Stillwater Dist. Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES 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.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is listed in ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is a public high school in Stillwater, MN, part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
What grades does St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper serve?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper rank in MN?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks #7 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper a charter school?
Yes, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper a Title I school?
No, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
11.2% of students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper 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
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (651) 395-5970
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 55082)
- 36,414
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 55082; 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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