Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Community Of Peace Academy High School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Of Peace Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Community Of Peace Academy High School's student population of 243 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Community Of Peace Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Of Peace Academy High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
34%
7%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Of Peace Academy High School's ranking?
Community Of Peace Academy High School is ranked #1706 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Community Of Peace Academy High School often compared to?
Community Of Peace Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Senior High School, Leap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Of Peace Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Community Of Peace Academy High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Community Of Peace Academy High School?
243 students attend Community Of Peace Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Community Of Peace Academy High School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Of Peace Academy High School?
Community Of Peace Academy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community Of Peace Academy High School offer ?
Community Of Peace Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Of Peace Academy High School part of?
Community Of Peace Academy High School is part of Community Of Peace Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Of Peace Academy High School located?
Community Of Peace Academy High School 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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