Global Arts Plus Upper vs Nova Classical Academy Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
437 students
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 6–12
556 students
| Measure | Global Arts Plus Upper Saint Paul, Minnesota | Nova Classical Academy Upper School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #227 of 266 | #2 of 433 |
| National rank | #11150 of 15,369 | #599 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 437 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 33.7).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 43%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 66.1%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.2).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 437.
- •Global Arts Plus Upper is a public school while Nova Classical Academy Upper School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Global Arts Plus Upper better than Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Classical Academy Upper School ranks higher (85.5 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Global Arts Plus Upper and Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Arts Plus Upper: 437. Nova Classical Academy Upper School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Arts Plus Upper and Nova Classical Academy Upper School rank in Minnesota?
Global Arts Plus Upper is 227th of 266 and Nova Classical Academy Upper School is 2nd of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).