ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY

2169 STILLWATER AVE
SAINT PAUL, MN 55119

www.achievemn.org

Charter School 450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Achieve Language Academy, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on dual-language immersion. Serving students in grades K–8, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment where students develop proficiency in both English and Hmong. By integrating language acquisition with core subjects, the academy aims to foster high academic achievement while promoting cultural pride and global citizenship.

Beyond its bilingual curriculum, Achieve Language Academy is known for its supportive community atmosphere and commitment to character development. The school utilizes a personalized learning approach to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child receives the attention necessary to succeed. With a mission rooted in equity and excellence, the academy serves as a unique educational option in the Twin Cities area, preparing students to be linguistically competent and culturally aware leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.

450

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	200
Black	53
Asian	151
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
200 (44.4 %)
Asian
151 (33.6 %)
Black
53 (11.8 %)
White
22 (4.9 %)
Two or More
21 (4.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)738-4875
Website:	http://www.achievemn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 48