Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Face To Face Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Face To Face Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Face To Face Academy's student population of 83 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Face To Face Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Face To Face Academy is 0.68, 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
#621 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
45%
12%
White
32%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Face To Face Academy's ranking?
Face To Face Academy is ranked #621 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Face To Face Academy?
The graduation rate of Face To Face Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Face To Face Academy?
83 students attend Face To Face Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Face To Face Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Face To Face Academy?
Face To Face Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Face To Face Academy offer ?
Face To Face Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Face To Face Academy part of?
Face To Face Academy is part of Face To Face Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Face To Face Academy located?
Face To Face 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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