CITY ACADEMY
CITY ACADEMY is a public charter high school that is part of the City Academy school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 112 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, CITY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
CITY ACADEMY, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, holds a unique place in the history of American education as the nation’s very first charter school, having opened its doors in 1992. Founded by a group of teachers and community leaders who sought to create a more flexible and inclusive learning environment, the school was specifically designed to serve students who had not found success in traditional public school settings. By operating as an independent public school, CITY ACADEMY emphasizes personalized instruction, smaller class sizes, and a supportive community atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and individual growth.
The school’s mission centers on empowering students—many of whom have faced significant academic or personal challenges—by providing them with the tools and mentorship necessary to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for life after graduation. Its curriculum is characterized by a "back-to-basics" approach combined with an innovative structure that allows students to work at their own pace. By fostering a close-knit, non-traditional environment, CITY ACADEMY remains committed to its founding vision of providing a second chance at success for students who have fallen behind or who thrive best in a non-traditional educational model.
For more information, contact CITY ACADEMY at (651) 298-4624 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAINT PAUL, MN 55130-4058
(651) 298-4624
http://www.cityacademy.org/
CITY ACADEMY is a public Charter school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 112 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- City Academy
- Total Students:
- 112
- Teachers:
- 8.8
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 112 students
- Asian
- 51.8%
- Black or African American
- 26.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- White
- 1.8%
- Female
- 43.8%
- Male
- 56.3%
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.