Below Average
#1710 of 1,992 schools in MN
Twin Cities Academy
High School · Twin Cities Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter high school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
690 BIRMINGHAM, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Twin Cities Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Twin Cities 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,597 | Compare → |
| Step Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Leap High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Saint Paul Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 310 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Twin Cities Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,730NCES 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.
Twin Cities Academy is listed in Twin Cities Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twin Cities Academy
Twin Cities Academy is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Twin Cities Academy, serving approximately 523 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,710 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Cities Academy
What grades does Twin Cities Academy serve?
Twin Cities Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Twin Cities Academy?
Twin Cities Academy has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin Cities Academy rank in MN?
Twin Cities Academy ranks #1,710 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Twin Cities Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Cities Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Twin Cities Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Cities Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Twin Cities Academy a charter school?
Yes, Twin Cities Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Twin Cities Academy a Title I school?
No, Twin Cities Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Cities Academy?
69.6% of students at Twin Cities 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (651) 205-4797
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- 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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