STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the STEP Academy school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 249 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment with a particular focus on preparing students for college and career success. By maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere, the academy aims to bridge the educational achievement gap, offering a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, and literacy while fostering character development and personal growth.

The school is particularly recognized for its diverse student body, often serving a significant population of immigrant and refugee families. To support these students, Step Academy places a strong emphasis on English Language Learner (ELL) support and culturally responsive teaching practices. Their educational model integrates personalized learning strategies, which allow teachers to address the individual academic needs of each student, ensuring that every learner has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a global society.

For more information, contact STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL at (651) 289-6120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

835 5TH ST E.
SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-8888
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STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 249 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Innovative Quality Schools
District:
STEP Academy
Total Students:
249
Teachers:
28.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 249 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.6%
White
0.4%

Female
53.8%
Male
46.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.