Enrollment
135
High
STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CITY ACADEMY·NCES 270895500016
City Academy
958 JESSIE ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55130 · (651) 298-4624 · Ramsey County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL135 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
118 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 5 | 4% |
| Grade 11 | 25 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 105 | 78% |
Student demographics
77%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds StandardsMath
0.0%
MN avg 45.3%
What this means: On the MCA, Minnesota's statewide test, about 0 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Minnesota average is about 45 of 100.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like City Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy this school | 135 | 87.4% | N/A |
| Community of Peace Academy High Sch SAINT PAUL | 250 | 78.0% | 26.5% |
| Creative Arts Secondary School SAINT PAUL | 382 | 75.4% | 22.0% |
| FACE TO FACE ACADEMY SAINT PAUL | 83 | 79.5% | 51.2% |
| Brooklyn Center High School BROOKLYN CENTER | 539 | 79.0% | 13.0% |
| Humboldt High School SAINT PAUL | 955 | 84.0% | 13.1% |
Matched among Minnesota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where City Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Ramsey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 0.0% | #400 of 401 | #35 of 35 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 135 | #403 of 764 | #37 of 64 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 87.4% | #19 of 444 | #8 of 45 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
135
+11 (+9%) vs 2020
+11% since 2000-01, when it was 122
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 135 | 7.9 | 17.2:1 | 87% (118) |
| 2023-24 | 122 | 8.7 | 14.0:1 | 86% (105) |
| 2022-23 | 115 | 9.2 | 12.5:1 | 89% (102) |
| 2020-21 | 124 | 8 | 15.5:1 | 93% (115) |
| 2017-18 | 112 | 8.8 | 12.7:1 | 92% (103) |
| 2015-16 | 108 | 8 | 13.5:1 | 31% (34) |
| 2010-11 | 111 | 8 | 13.9:1 | 95% (106) |
| 2000-01 | 122 | 13 | 9.4:1 | 98% (119) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for City Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (112 to 135); teachers down 11% (8.8 to 7.9).
About City Academy
City Academy is a public high school in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 135 students enrolled. The average among high schools in Minnesota is roughly 371 students; this school is 64% smaller than that.
Federal records list City Academy as its own district.
Enrollment at City Academy is mixed, with Black students the largest group at 31%. The rest of enrollment is 29% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, and 10% White. Census estimates put the Black share of Ramsey County's population at about 12%. The chance that two students picked at random at City Academy belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 77%.
The school reported 7.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 17.2:1. The 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota is lower than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 87% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The gap from the 57% average for public schools in Ramsey County is 30 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Ramsey County show that median household income is about $81,568, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 46% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. City Academy is one of 302 public schools in Ramsey County, which together enroll about 94,437 students.
Nearest public school: Bruce F Vento Elementary, about 0.3 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. City Academy is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 9%, from 124 to 135. The ratio was 15.5:1 in 2020-21 and 17.2:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ramsey County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
542,945
Census ACS
Median income
$81,568
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
302
94,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SAINT PAUL
- Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12High · 3,536 students
- Central Senior HighHigh · 1,682 students
- Harding Senior HighHigh · 1,591 students
- Highland Park Senior HighHigh · 1,392 students
- Johnson Senior HighHigh · 1,076 students
- Capitol Hill Magnet/RondoElementary · 1,066 students
Other City Academy schools
One other US public school is named City Academy. City Academy is the largest of the 2.
- City AcademySALT LAKE CITY, UT · 92 students
Nearby schools
- Bruce F Vento Elementary0.3 mi · 446
- Community of Peace Academy High Sch0.3 mi · 250
- Community of Peace Academy Middle0.3 mi · 279
- Community of Peace Academy Elem0.3 mi · 326
- ALC Gateway to College0.4 mi · 107
- LEAP High School0.4 mi · 220
Frequently asked questions
About City AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at City Academy?
City Academy enrolls approximately 135 students in grades 09-12.
Is City Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
City Academy is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at City Academy is approximately 17.2:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at City Academy?
At City Academy, the student body is approximately 10% White, 15% Hispanic, 31% Black, 29% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is City Academy public or private?
City Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by City Academy.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.