Upper Mississippi High Academy

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Upper Mississippi High Academy ranks 265 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101-8888

(651) 528-8091

District: Upper Mississippi Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,818

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Two or more races:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Upper Mississippi High Academy ranks worse than 55.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Upper Mississippi High Academy 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 Student population at Upper Mississippi High Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Mississippi High Academy is $15,818.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Mississippi High Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Mississippi High Academy 265^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Upper Mississippi High Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

Upper Mississippi Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Mississippi Academy 291^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Upper Mississippi High Academy

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Rank History for all students at Upper Mississippi High Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	56.57	257^th	504	49.0%
2018	77.87	97^th	494	80.4%
2019	80.82	74^th	492	85.0%
2022	68.33	146^th	472	69.1%
2023	43.39	287^th	476	39.7%
2024	48.65	265^th	480	44.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Upper Mississippi High Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	99.91	1^st	220	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Upper Mississippi High Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	54.12	214^th	395	45.8%
2019	94.76	5^th	401	98.8%
2022	81.86	35^th	388	91.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Upper Mississippi High Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	82.40	42^nd	398	89.4%
2019	73.33	87^th	411	78.8%
2022	55.82	180^th	403	55.3%
2023	48.19	218^th	398	45.2%
2024	21.15	341^st	405	15.8%

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Rank History for White students at Upper Mississippi High Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.87	62^nd	414	85.0%
2019	77.46	69^th	412	83.3%
2022	39.69	283^rd	401	29.4%
2023	40.37	262^nd	398	34.2%

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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 Upper Mississippi High Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	22	4	1	3	1	5	36
2015	22	3	1	0	0	3	29
2016	19	5	1	0	1	1	27
2017	29	4	1	3	1	1	39
2018	45	7	2	7	0	4	65
2019	69	5	5	11	0	7	97
2020	98	13	6	18	0	9	144
2021	112	13	6	25	0	16	172
2022	107	9	4	19	0	11	150
2023	83	6	3	23	0	16	131

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 Upper Mississippi High Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	36	4.3	8.3	36.1
2015	29	2.0	14.5	41.4
2016	27	4.0	6.7	18.5
2017	39	7.5	5.1	15.4
2018	65	6.8	9.5	18.5
2019	97	8.4	11.5	9.3
2020	144	11.8	12.2	18.8
2021	172	16.0	10.7	13.4
2022	150	13.5	11.0	12.7
2023	131	0.0	n/a	31.3

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 Upper Mississippi High Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	36	4.3	8.3	36.1
2015	29	2.0	14.5	41.4
2016	27	4.0	6.7	18.5
2017	39	7.5	5.1	15.4
2018	65	6.8	9.5	18.5
2019	97	8.4	11.5	9.3
2020	144	11.8	12.2	18.8
2021	172	16.0	10.7	13.4
2022	150	13.5	11.0	12.7
2023	131	0.0	n/a	31.3

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 Upper Mississippi High Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,818

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Mississippi High Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 287^th of 476 High schools	45.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi High Academy)	80.7	52.6	28%
10th Grade Reading (Upper Mississippi Academy)	80.7	52.6	28%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi High Academy)	35	8.3	26.7%
11th Grade Math (Upper Mississippi Academy)	35	8.3	26.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Upper Mississippi High Academy)	70.6	38.9	31.7%
End of Course Science (Upper Mississippi Academy)	70.6	38.9	31.7%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	97	131	35.1%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	11	23	109.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	83	20.3%
Two or More Races	7	16	128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.3%	31.3%	22%

Schools Near Upper Mississippi High Academy

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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Upper Mississippi High Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	19 E Exchange St.	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Upper Mississippi Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 528-8091	131	0	11.0	31.3%	83 (63.4%)	6 (4.6%)	23 (17.6%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.2%)	48.7	265^th of 480 public high schools	44.8%		43.4	287^th of 476 public high schools	39.7%	22				20.0	20.0				50.0	50.0		38.9	38.9	$15,818
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art	Public, Charter	9-12	16 W 5th Street	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	St Paul Conservatory Performing Art	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 290-2225	397	20	19.5	12.1%	256 (64.5%)	37 (9.3%)	53 (13.4%)	18 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.1%)	86.5	41^st of 480 public high schools	91.5%		81.3	70^th of 476 public high schools	85.3%	29				38.3	38.3				75.0	75.0		59.6	59.6	$11,858
Creative Arts Secondary School	Public, Magnet	6-12	65 Kellogg Blvd E	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 292-3480	354	21	17.0	82.2%	76 (21.5%)	119 (33.6%)	58 (16.4%)	58 (16.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.0%)	30.2	352^nd of 480 public high schools	26.7%		17.2	402^nd of 476 public high schools	15.5%	50	5.5	12.2	10.9	0.0	8.1	30.4	30.4	17.4	47.4	28.7	6.5	28.6	11.7	$15,324
Alternative Learning Center Gateway to College	Public	8-12	235 Marshall Avenue	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 403-4452	146	4	33.2	71.9%	19 (13.0%)	58 (39.7%)	30 (20.5%)	24 (16.4%)	8 (5.5%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.1%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0									$13,563
St. Paul City High School	Public, Charter	9-12	215 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	St. Paul City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 225-9177	106	13	8.1	82.1%	7 (6.6%)	32 (30.2%)	54 (50.9%)	4 (3.8%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	5.4	459^th of 480 public high schools	4.4%		6	453^rd of 476 public high schools	4.8%	6				3.7	3.7				18.2	18.2		5.3	5.3
Journeys Secondary School	Public	8-12	90 Western Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1900	74	12	6.3	79.7%	11 (14.9%)	38 (51.4%)	14 (18.9%)	3 (4.1%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)								(n/a)														$43,351
Community School of Excellence High	Public, Charter	9-12	240 Plato Blvd E	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 917-0073	175	7	24.7	92.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	173 (98.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.4	405^th of 480 public high schools	15.6%					(n/a)				13.5	13.5				23.1	23.1		21.2	21.2
Cse - Oll High School	Public, Charter	9-12	240 Plato Blvd E	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MMSA Secondary School	Public, Charter	6-12	169 Jenks Ave.	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Minnesota Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 246-0845	213	18	11.9	95.8%	4 (1.9%)	203 (95.3%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7	447^th of 480 public high schools	6.9%		11.2	420^th of 476 public high schools	11.8%	27	11.6	19.6	20.9	0.0	13.9	23.3	30.4	23.3	26.2	25.9	4.8	0.0	2.6	$5,926
Focus Beyond	Public	9-12	340 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-5997	202	20	10.3	85.1%	37 (18.3%)	75 (37.1%)	32 (15.8%)	41 (20.3%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)								(n/a)														$31,474

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Mississippi High Academy

How many students attend Upper Mississippi High Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Upper Mississippi High Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Upper Mississippi High Academy?

Students at Upper Mississippi High Academy are 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

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Upper Mississippi High Academy ranks 265^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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