Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, St. Croix Preparatory Upper ranks in the top 1% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Croix Preparatory Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Croix Preparatory Upper's student population of 376 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Croix Preparatory Upper ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Croix Preparatory Upper is 0.35, which is less 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
#16 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Croix Preparatory Upper's ranking?
St. Croix Preparatory Upper is ranked #16 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Croix Preparatory Upper often compared to?
St. Croix Preparatory Upperis often viewed alongside schools like Nova Classical Upper School, Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Croix Preparatory Upper?
The graduation rate of St. Croix Preparatory Upper is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Croix Preparatory Upper?
376 students attend St. Croix Preparatory Upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of St. Croix Preparatory Upper students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Croix Preparatory Upper?
St. Croix Preparatory Upper has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Croix Preparatory Upper offer ?
St. Croix Preparatory Upper offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Croix Preparatory Upper part of?
St. Croix Preparatory Upper is part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District.
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