Global Academy

3000 5th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Global Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Global Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Global Academy's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
444 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Global Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1044 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
45%
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45-49%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
10%
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Black
86%
12%
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White
10%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Academy's ranking?
Global Academy is ranked #1044 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Global Academy often compared to?
Global Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fridley Middle School, Columbia Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Global Academy?
444 students attend Global Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Global Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Academy?
Global Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Global Academy offer ?
Global Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Global Academy part of?
Global Academy is part of Global Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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