Serving 366 students in grades 6-12, Step Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Step Academy Charter School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Building a Better Tomorrow One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Step Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Step Academy Charter School is 0.02, which is less 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
#1331 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Black
99%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Step Academy Charter School's ranking?
Step Academy Charter School is ranked #1331 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Step Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Step Academy Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Step Academy Charter School?
366 students attend Step Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Step Academy Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Step Academy Charter School?
Step Academy Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Step Academy Charter School offer ?
Step Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Step Academy Charter School part of?
Step Academy Charter School is part of Step Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Step Academy Charter School located?
Step Academy Charter School is located in the Daytons Bluff neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Daytons Bluff.
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