At a glance
Reported students
135
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
135
City Academy: 135 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 120
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about City Academy
City Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Saint Paul. It is one of 1 current school records connected to City Academy. NCES reports 135 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (31.1%) and Asian (28.9%). English learners represent 21.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking City Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.4%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black31.1%
- Asian28.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near City Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNIC Online East Campus High · Charter · Minnesota Internship Center | 09–12 | — | 0.2 mi |
| Community of Peace Academy High Sch High · Charter · Community of Peace Academy | 09–12 | 250 | 0.3 mi |
| LEAP High School High · Saint Paul Public Schools | 09–12 | 220 | 0.4 mi |
| ALC Gateway to College High · Saint Paul Public Schools | 08–12 | 107 | 0.4 mi |
| HOPE Community Academy High School High · Charter · Hope Community Academy | 09–12 | 124 | 0.6 mi |
| Face to Face Academy High · Charter · Face to Face Academy | 09–12 | 83 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about City Academy
What grades does City Academy serve?
City Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in City Academy.
How many students attend City Academy?
City Academy reported 135 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 120 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at City Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 135 students and 7.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is City Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
City Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of City Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is City Academy in?
City Academy is part of City Academy, based in Saint Paul, MN, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near City Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MNIC Online East Campus (0.2 mi), Community of Peace Academy High Sch (0.3 mi), LEAP High School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.