Serving 144 students in grades 7-12, Saints Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saints Academy's student population of 144 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Saints Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saints Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saints Academy's ranking?
Saints Academy is ranked #1236 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saints Academy?
The graduation rate of Saints Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Saints Academy?
144 students attend Saints Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Saints Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saints Academy?
Saints Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saints Academy offer ?
Saints Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saints Academy part of?
Saints Academy is part of St. Francis Area Schools.
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