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City Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 135 students in City Academy School District.
Public Schools in City Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
135 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Graduation Rate
62%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.60
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
29%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
31%
12%
% White
10%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,985 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,185 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,985
$17,742
Spending / Student
$14,185
$18,463
Best City Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
City Academy Online
Charter School
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Academy School District?
City Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the racial composition of students in City Academy School District?
31% of City Academy School District students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of City Academy School District?
City Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is City Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,185 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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