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Step Academy Charter School is a public charter high school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 394 students. The school has a unique racial makeup, with 98.48% of its students being African American in the 2022-2023 school year.
Step Academy's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.92% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. However, the school has shown improvement in its graduation rates, reaching 100% in the 2021-2022 school year. Despite this, its dropout rates, while decreasing, are still higher than the state average. Step Academy also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.
When compared to the nearby schools, such as Johnson Senior High, Community School of Excellence High, and City Academy, Step Academy generally performs worse academically. However, it serves a more economically disadvantaged and racially homogeneous student population, which may contribute to these differences. Addressing the challenges faced by Step Academy will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving teaching and learning.
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