Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(651) 209-6320
Nova Classical Academy Upper School serves 514 students in grades 6-12.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nova Classical Academy Upper School's student population of 514 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 514 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nova Classical Academy Upper School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nova Classical Academy Upper School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8 out of 1793 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 8% | 11% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nova Classical Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Upper (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Early Ed Monroe Special Education School Grades: PK | 7 students
0.3 miles
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690 0.3 PK 7 - Saint Paul Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Upper Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 46%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 541 students10
0.3 miles
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690 0.3 4-8 541 - Saint Paul Bridge View Special Education Special Education School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 136 students10
0.5 miles
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640 0.5 K-12 136 - Saint Paul Early Education - Birth To Three Special Education School Grades: PK | 369 students
0.5 miles
271 Belvidere St E
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-5661 0.5 PK 369 - Saint Paul Early Education Bridge View Special Education School Grades: PK-K
0.5 miles
354 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640 0.5 PK-K n/a
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