Serving 508 students in grades 6-12, Nova Classical Upper School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nova Classical Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nova Classical Upper School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nova Classical Upper School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nova Classical Upper School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Nova Classical Upper School's ranking?
Nova Classical Upper School is ranked #27 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nova Classical Upper School?
The graduation rate of Nova Classical Upper School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Nova Classical Upper School?
508 students attend Nova Classical Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Nova Classical Upper School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Classical Upper School?
Nova Classical Upper School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nova Classical Upper School offer ?
Nova Classical Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Nova Classical Upper School part of?
Nova Classical Upper School is part of Nova Classical Academy School District.
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