Is Saints Academy a good school?

Saints Academy ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Saints Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Saints Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Saints Academy?

Students at Saints Academy are 76% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Saints Academy

Summary:

Saints Academy is a public high school located in Saint Francis, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the St. Francis Area Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saints Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Minnesota high schools over the past several years, with a ranking of 479 out of 480 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This is reflected in their test scores, which are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. The school has also struggled with high dropout rates, ranging from 10.3% to 16.6% over the past few years, and low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 34.6% to 71.0%. Interestingly, Saints Academy has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby St. Francis High School, with a higher percentage of non-white students, including Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and students of two or more races. Additionally, Saints Academy has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.34% to 41.15% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to the nearby St. Francis High School, which is also part of the St. Francis Area Schools district, Saints Academy performs significantly worse across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates. This suggests that the challenges faced by Saints Academy are not necessarily district-wide but specific to the school itself. The data also includes information about two other schools within the St. Francis Area Schools district – Transition 15 and Saints Online High School, which serve specific student populations. When comparing Saints Academy to schools in the Elk River Public School District and the Cambridge-Isanti Public School District, the data suggests that these districts may be performing better overall, with higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates.

Detail:

Public 7-12

4111 Ambassador Blvd NW
Saint Francis, MN 55070-8888

(763) 753-7152

District: St. Francis Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
479^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,298

Student/teacher ratio: 33.4

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Asian:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saints Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Saints Academy ranks worse than 99.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saints 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 Racial makeup is: White (76%), two or more races (9.9%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saints Academy is 33.4. 3 high schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Saints Academy employs 5.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saints Academy is $11,298, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Saints Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Saints Academy 479^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Saints Academy in the ranking list.)

St. Francis Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Francis Area Schools 212^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	9.42	484^th	533	9.2%
2021	4.50	506^th	521	2.9%
2022	4.74	508^th	520	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.78	380^th	401	5.2%
2019	16.21	368^th	415	11.3%
2021	5.76	397^th	399	0.5%
2022	11.70	387^th	404	4.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	0.75	436^th	436	0.0%
2019	7.77	413^th	439	5.9%
2021	4.96	431^st	443	2.7%
2022	11.57	428^th	467	8.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	3.97	422^nd	438	3.7%
2019	9.65	416^th	454	8.4%
2021	4.16	430^th	437	1.6%
2022	3.36	474^th	476	0.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	0.55	424^th	428	0.9%
2019	2.43	419^th	428	2.1%
2021	1.37	420^th	422	0.5%
2022	1.36	436^th	438	0.5%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	6.50	452^nd	492	8.1%
2021	0.55	428^th	428	0.0%
2022	7.79	437^th	472	7.4%
2023	8.91	431^st	476	9.5%
2024	2.73	479^th	480	0.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.50	339^th	374	9.4%
2019	11.18	334^th	370	9.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.86	403^rd	403	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.33	382^nd	398	4.0%
2019	2.48	398^th	411	3.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Saints Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.73	399^th	414	3.6%
2019	2.58	402^nd	412	2.4%
2021	0.09	364^th	364	0.0%
2024	0.14	402^nd	402	0.0%

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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 Saints Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	97	0	0	1	0	0	7	105
2018	111	2	2	6	5	0	8	134
2019	229	5	14	13	6	0	14	281
2020	268	7	16	15	3	0	18	327
2021	141	4	7	10	1	0	12	175
2022	129	0	7	16	2	0	13	167
2023	146	2	11	10	3	1	19	192

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 Saints Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	105	4.4	23.8	39
2018	134	7.2	18.5	45.5
2019	281	4.2	66.7	37
2020	327	5.5	58.6	35.8
2021	175	4.4	39.1	31.4
2022	167	5.7	29.2	29.3
2023	192	5.7	33.4	41.1

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 Saints Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	105	4.4	23.8	39
2018	134	7.2	18.5	45.5
2019	281	4.2	66.7	37
2020	327	5.5	58.6	35.8
2021	175	4.4	39.1	31.4
2022	167	5.7	29.2	29.3
2023	192	5.7	33.4	41.1

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 Saints Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,298

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saints Academy

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 484^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 508^th of 520 Middle schools	6.9%
Ranks 452^nd of 492 High schools	Ranks 431^st of 476 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Saints Academy)	24.2	4.4	19.9%
7th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)	56.3	24.8	31.4%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	37.6	14.5%
7th Grade Reading (Saints Academy)	22.8	10.6	12.1%
7th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)	58	34.4	23.6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.5	12%
8th Grade Math (Saints Academy)	11.6	8.3	3.3%
8th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)	48.7	32.7	16%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.1	15.1%
8th Grade Reading (Saints Academy)	38.8	0	38.8%
8th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)	62.7	42.2	20.5%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	46.4	11.3%
8th Grade Science (Saints Academy)	10.7	0	10.7%
8th Grade Science (St. Francis Area Schools)	42.7	26.5	16.2%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	29.2	13.8%
10th Grade Reading (Saints Academy)	15.8	20	4.2%
10th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)	61.7	53.9	7.8%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Saints Academy)	4.6	6.7	2.1%
11th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)	50.5	38.8	11.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Saints Academy)	15.8	10.5	5.3%
End of Course Science (St. Francis Area Schools)	58.1	49.4	8.7%
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	281	192	31.7%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	14	11	21.4%
Hispanic	13	10	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	229	146	36.2%
Two or More Races	14	19	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	41.1%	4.1%

Schools Near Saints 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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Transition 15	Public	12	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 753-7046	23	3	7.6	47.8%	18 (78.3%)	2 (8.7%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$32,772
Saints Online High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 753-7152	111	5	20.5	35.1%	88 (79.3%)	2 (1.8%)	4 (3.6%)	5 (4.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.9%)								(n/a)	15.4	15.4					$7,217
Saints Academy	Public	7-12	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 753-7152	192	6	33.4	41.1%	146 (76.0%)	2 (1.0%)	10 (5.2%)	11 (5.7%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	19 (9.9%)	2.7	479^th of 480 public high schools	0.2%		8.9	431^st of 476 public high schools	9.5%	48	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$11,298
Saints Guided Studies	Public	9-12	4111 Ambassador Blvd	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 753-7152	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$6,218
St. Francis High	Public	9-12	3325 Bridge St	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 213-1501	1,168	57	20.5	27.6%	959 (82.1%)	12 (1.0%)	57 (4.9%)	70 (6.0%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.3%)	70.9	134^th of 480 public high schools	72.1%		79.1	83^rd of 476 public high schools	82.6%	51	35.7	35.7	56.3	56.3	46.9	46.9	$10,451
Crossroads East	Public	7-12	900 189th Ave NE	East Bethel	55011	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(612) 491-5290	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.	Public	12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	30	3	9.4	56.7%	26 (86.7%)	2 (6.7%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)							$21,349
Online728 High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 241-3400	75	15	5.1	28.0%	65 (86.7%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (4.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.7%)								(n/a)							$9,015
Moving Forward	Public	12	1700 305th Ave NE	Cambridge	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-7733	27	1	40.2	70.4%	23 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)							$2,422
Riverside Academy IS	Public	9-12	1700 305th Ave NE	Cambridge	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-6252	39	0	229.4	59.0%	33 (84.6%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)							$3,501

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