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Upper Mississippi High Academy

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Summary

Upper Mississippi High Academy is a public charter high school serving 131 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school is part of the Upper Mississippi Academy District, which is ranked 291 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Upper Mississippi High Academy has some strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio and strong performance among certain subgroups, the school faces a mix of challenges. Its graduation rates have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 61.1% to 88.8%, and its proficiency rates on state assessments are mixed compared to the state and district averages, with math scores consistently lagging behind. Additionally, the school's racial makeup is not reflective of the diversity seen in the surrounding schools, which may contribute to achievement gaps. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like St. Paul Conservatory Performing Arts, Upper Mississippi High Academy underperforms in core academic areas.

The school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly in recent years, from 74th out of 492 Minnesota high schools in 2018-2019 to 265th out of 480 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state. However, the school's strong performance in certain subgroups, such as female students and special education students, is a positive factor that could be built upon to support the success of all students at Upper Mississippi High Academy.

102
Students ?
10.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
40.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 19 E Exchange St.
       Saint Paul, MN  55101-8888

(651) 528-8091

District: Upper Mississippi Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Hispanic:
27.5%
Two or more races:
13.7%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2024
Strengths
✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Minnesota average (35% vs 46% meeting standards)
!Dropout rate above the Minnesota average (14% vs 4%)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?
This school35%
District avg30%
Minnesota avg46%
Not ranked this year
Upper Mississippi High Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMinnesota percentileRating
202448.7265 of 48044.8%★★☆☆☆
202343.4287 of 47639.7%★★☆☆☆
202268.3146 of 47269.1%★★★☆☆
201980.874 of 49285.0%★★★★☆
201877.997 of 49480.4%★★★★☆
201556.6257 of 50449.0%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMinnesota percentileRating
202281.935 of 38891.0%★★★★★
201994.85 of 40198.8%★★★★★
201854.1214 of 39545.8%★★☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMinnesota percentileRating
202421.1341 of 40515.8%★☆☆☆☆
202348.2218 of 39845.2%★★☆☆☆
202255.8180 of 40355.3%★★★☆☆
201973.387 of 41178.8%★★★★☆
201882.442 of 39889.4%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMinnesota percentileRating
201999.91 of 22099.5%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMinnesota percentileRating
202340.4262 of 39834.2%★★☆☆☆
202239.7283 of 40129.4%★☆☆☆☆
201977.569 of 41283.3%★★★★☆
201877.962 of 41485.0%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Special Education (2019)100th percentile+15 vs school
Female (2022)91st percentile+22 vs school
White (2023)34th percentile-6 vs school
Male (2024)16th percentile-29 vs school
By subject vs Minnesota (2023-2024) ?
Reading50%~ state avg
Science39%~ state avg
Math20%-25 vs state

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In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Upper Mississippi High Academy.

Students at Upper Mississippi High Academy are 46% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 10% African American, 3% American Indian.


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