City Academy High School is a charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The school was created a year after charter school legislation in Minnesota was passed. As a charter school, it operates independently, but is sponsored by the College of St. Catherine.
Serving 122 students in grades 9-12, City Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
City Academy's student population of 122 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
36%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
34%
12%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Academy?
The graduation rate of City Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend City Academy?
122 students attend City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of City Academy students are Asian, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Academy?
City Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does City Academy offer ?
City Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City Academy part of?
City Academy is part of City Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is City Academy located?
City Academy is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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