Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Tel:
(651)209-6320
- Nova Classical Academy Upper School serves 462 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 88% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Nova Classical Academy Upper School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 32%.
Top Placements
Nova Classical Academy Upper School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Nova Classical Academy Upper School's student population of 462 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nova Classical Academy Upper School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,784 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nova Classical Academy Upper School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | 13% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 60% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 6% | 10% |
| White | 79% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.33 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nova Classical Academy School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nova Classical Academy Upper School is Bridge View Special Education (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Upper Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Upper Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Early Ed Monroe Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: PK | 6 students
0.3 miles
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)293-8690 0.3 PK 6 - Saint Paul Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Upper Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8 | 528 students
0.3 miles
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)293-8690 0.3 4-8 528 - Saint Paul Bridge View Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 125 students
0.5 miles
354 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)293-8640 0.5 K-12 125 - Saint Paul Early Education - Birth To Three Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: PK | 319 students
0.5 miles
271 Belvidere St E
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)744-5199 0.5 PK 319 - Saint Paul Early Education Bridge View Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: PK-K | 5 students
0.5 miles
354 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)293-8640 0.5 PK-K 5
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