Serving 250 students in grades 9-12, Community Of Peace Academy High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Of Peace Academy High School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Community Of Peace Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Of Peace Academy High School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1668 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Of Peace Academy High School's ranking?
Community Of Peace Academy High School is ranked #1668 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Community Of Peace Academy High School often compared to?
Community Of Peace Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Senior High School, Leap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Of Peace Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Community Of Peace Academy High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Community Of Peace Academy High School?
250 students attend Community Of Peace Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Community Of Peace Academy High School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Of Peace Academy High School?
Community Of Peace Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community Of Peace Academy High School offer ?
Community Of Peace Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Of Peace Academy High School part of?
Community Of Peace Academy High School is part of Community Of Peace Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Of Peace Academy High School located?
Community Of Peace Academy High School 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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