Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 122 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 45%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
122 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,582 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,697 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,582
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,697
$18,580
Best City Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to City Academy School District?
City Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 122 students.
What is the racial composition of students in City Academy School District?
36% of City Academy School District 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 School District?
City Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower 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 $15,697 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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