City Academy High School is a charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The school was created a year after charter school legislation in Minnesota was passed. As a charter school, it operates independently, but is sponsored by the College of St. Catherine.
Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, City 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
City Academy's student population of 135 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Academy is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
29%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
10%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Academy?
The graduation rate of City Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend City Academy?
135 students attend City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of City Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City Academy?
City Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does City Academy offer ?
City Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City Academy part of?
City Academy is part of City Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is City Academy located?
City Academy is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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