St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Summary:

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is a public charter high school in Stillwater, Minnesota, serving 381 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 2-5 over the past 10 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper's academic performance is truly outstanding. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.06% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. In Reading, 80.23% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 52.22%. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 95.4% in 2021-2022 is also significantly higher than the state average. Interestingly, the student population at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Asian and African American students. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 9.97% in 2022-2023, compared to the higher rates at some nearby schools like Mahtomedi Senior High and Stillwater Area High School.

When compared to the nearby public schools, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper consistently outperforms them on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates, highlighting its exceptional academic performance. The presence of specialized schools like Passages Transition Program and Therapeutic Education Collective in the area suggests that the local education system is equipped to serve a diverse range of student needs, including those with special educational requirements.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082-8888

(651) 395-5970

District: St. Croix Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,615

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 375

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Asian:

10.7%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks better than 99% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Asian (10.7%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is $11,615.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper 5^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

St. Croix Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Croix Preparatory Academy 1^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

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Rank History for all students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	85.15	20^th	545	96.3%
2012	87.44	10^th	539	98.1%
2013	88.74	14^th	534	97.4%
2014	89.41	22^nd	483	95.4%
2015	97.16	4^th	504	99.2%
2016	95.92	2^nd	489	99.6%
2017	94.56	5^th	489	99.0%
2018	98.13	2^nd	494	99.6%
2019	97.41	2^nd	492	99.6%
2021	96.83	3^rd	428	99.3%
2022	97.93	2^nd	472	99.6%
2023	99.22	2^nd	476	99.6%
2024	97.29	5^th	480	99.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	89.34	10^th	220	95.5%
2021	99.77	1^st	173	99.4%
2022	82.35	19^th	214	91.1%
2023	96.75	5^th	216	97.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.63	4^th	389	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	97.25	2^nd	395	99.5%
2019	97.98	2^nd	401	99.5%
2021	92.59	8^th	339	97.6%
2022	96.12	4^th	388	99.0%
2023	97.31	4^th	396	99.0%
2024	91.90	14^th	403	96.5%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	97.38	3^rd	398	99.2%
2019	95.06	5^th	411	98.8%
2021	97.63	3^rd	351	99.1%
2022	98.29	2^nd	403	99.5%
2023	99.50	1^st	398	99.7%
2024	98.38	2^nd	405	99.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.07	11^th	78	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	97.43	2^nd	414	99.5%
2019	97.21	3^rd	412	99.3%
2021	95.17	4^th	364	98.9%
2022	95.68	5^th	401	98.8%
2023	98.22	4^th	398	99.0%
2024	95.12	12^th	402	97.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	122	2	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	134
2011	166	2	8	6	0	1	3	186
2012	203	1	14	8	1	2	6	235
2013	252	2	11	10	1	0	9	285
2014	275	4	8	13	1	1	10	312
2015	298	5	10	11	0	1	11	336
2016	312	4	7	15	1	1	10	350
2017	313	4	8	16	2	1	8	352
2018	310	5	11	12	2	0	7	347
2019	307	5	14	16	2	1	12	357
2020	330	9	22	15	2	1	11	390
2021	302	9	33	16	0	0	23	383
2022	302	10	32	18	0	0	14	376
2023	296	10	45	20	0	0	10	381
2024	285	12	40	19	0	0	19	375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	134	8.5	15.6	8.2
2011	186	13.1	14.1	12.9
2012	235	15.9	14.7	8.9
2013	285	20.1	14.1	13.7
2014	312	22.2	14.0	8.3
2015	336	24.0	14.0	8.3
2016	350	26.0	13.4	7.1
2017	352	24.2	14.5	5.1
2018	347	25.3	13.6	6.9
2019	357	26.2	13.5	3.1
2020	390	n/a	n/a	3.3
2021	383	20.8	18.3	5.5
2022	376	21.3	17.6	3.2
2023	381	15.9	23.8	10
2024	375	30.2	12.4	11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	134	8.5	15.6	8.2
2011	186	13.1	14.1	12.9
2012	235	15.9	14.7	8.9
2013	285	20.1	14.1	13.7
2014	312	22.2	14.0	8.3
2015	336	24.0	14.0	8.3
2016	350	26.0	13.4	7.1
2017	352	24.2	14.5	5.1
2018	347	25.3	13.6	6.9
2019	357	26.2	13.5	3.1
2020	390	n/a	n/a	3.3
2021	383	20.8	18.3	5.5
2022	376	21.3	17.6	3.2
2023	381	15.9	23.8	10
2024	375	30.2	12.4	11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,615

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 492 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 476 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper)	92.6	84.5	8%
10th Grade Reading (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	92.6	84.5	8%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper)	94.2	74.1	20.1%
11th Grade Math (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	94.2	74.1	20.1%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper)	81	68.7	12.3%
End of Course Science (St. Croix Preparatory Academy)	81	68.7	12.3%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	45.6	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	357	381	6.7%
African American	5	10	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	14	45	221.4%
Hispanic	16	20	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	307	296	3.6%
Two or More Races	12	10	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.1%	10%	6.9%

Schools Near St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)			MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper	Public, Charter	9-12	4260 Stagecoach Tr N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	St. Croix Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 395-5970	375	30	12.4	11.2%	285 (76.0%)	12 (3.2%)	19 (5.1%)	40 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	97.3	5^th of 480 public high schools	99.0%		99.2	2^nd of 476 public high schools	99.6%	3	65.1	65.1		80.2	80.2	67.4	67.4	$11,615
McF - Oak Park Heights	Public	9-12	5329 Osgood Ave N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(651) 779-1412	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mn Correctional Facility-Stillwater	Public	9-12	970 Pickett St N	Bayport	55003	Washington County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(651) 779-2766	11	0		72.7%	1 (9.1%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wcjc	Public	7-12	15015 62nd St N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8605	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$3,320
Bridge Transition Program	Public	12	6355 Osman Ave N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8605	29	3	8.7	58.6%	21 (72.4%)	2 (6.9%)	4 (13.8%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$3,320
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.	Public	7-12	5701 Stillwater Blvd N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8472	79	5	15.8	43.0%	54 (68.4%)	5 (6.3%)	11 (13.9%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.6%)								(n/a)	7.1	7.1						$14,296
Stillwater Area High School	Public	9-12	5701 Stillwater Blvd N	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	Stillwater Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 351-8040	2,713	102	26.4	20.5%	2,031 (74.9%)	160 (5.9%)	235 (8.7%)	135 (5.0%)	6 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	145 (5.3%)	87.3	36^th of 480 public high schools	92.5%		77.6	88^th of 476 public high schools	81.5%	52	48.7	48.7		62.7	62.7	59.9	59.9	$12,335
New Heights School Inc.	Public, Charter	6-12	614 W Mulberry St	Stillwater	55082	Washington County	New Heights School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 439-1962	68	13	5.1	52.9%	51 (75.0%)	2 (2.9%)	10 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.4%)	12.2	424^th of 480 public high schools	11.7%					(n/a)		11.5	27.3	30.0	29.0	13.3	16.7	$15,151
Mahtomedi Senior High	Public	9-12	8000 75th St N	Mahtomedi	55082	Washington County	Mahtomedi Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 762-5801	1,164	54	21.6	13.0%	938 (80.6%)	51 (4.4%)	53 (4.6%)	40 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (7.0%)	87.3	37^th of 480 public high schools	92.3%		89.6	29^th of 476 public high schools	93.9%	8	55.6	55.6		65.0	65.0	51.7	51.7	$12,527
Therapeutic Education Collective (T	Public	6-12	7066 Stillwater Blvd N	Oakdale	55128	Washington County	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	No	No	No	No	(651) 748-6210	7	1	7.0		3 (42.9%)	1 (14.3%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (28.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

Is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper a good school?

Yes! St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 480 Minnesota high schools.

What district is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper in?

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How many students attend St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper.

What is the racial makeup of St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?

Students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper are 76% White, 11% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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