Nova Classical Academy Upper School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 · Nova Classical Academy
#2 of 433 high schools in Minnesota
#599 of 16,910 nationally
About Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Nova Classical Academy Upper School is a charter high located in Saint Paul, in the Nova Classical Academy school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 556 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 2nd of 433 ranked high schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 556.
There are 120 schools in Saint Paul; Nova Classical Academy Upper School ranks 2nd of 114 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nova Classical Academy Upper School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
485 students · 0 m away
Adams Magnet Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students · 744 m away
Global Arts Plus Upper
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
437 students · 1.2 km away
St. Paul School of Northern Lights
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
212 students · 1.5 km away
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
15 students · 1.5 km away
Randolph Heights Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 2.1 km away
Global Arts Plus Lower
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
410 students · 2.1 km away
EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 2.1 km away
Somerset Elementary
Mendota Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students · 2.3 km away
Highland Park Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Charter high schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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Metro College Prep
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
585 students
Spectrum High School
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502 students
HGA Secondary
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 8–12
442 students
Great River School
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 7–12
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nova Classical Academy Upper School a good school?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School has a Success Index (US) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 433 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nova Classical Academy Upper School rank in Minnesota?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School ranks #2 of 433 high schools in Minnesota and #599 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School had 556 students in 2025.
Is Nova Classical Academy Upper School a elementary school or a high school?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nova Classical Academy Upper School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.