Twin Cities Academey is a charter middle and high school including sixth grade in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Twin Cities Academy established a high school in 2006.
Serving 547 students in grades 6-12, Twin Cities Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Cities Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Twin Cities Academy's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities Academy is 0.76, which is more 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
#1559 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
29%
12%
White
15%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Cities Academy's ranking?
Twin Cities Academy is ranked #1559 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Twin Cities Academy often compared to?
Twin Cities Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Murray Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twin Cities Academy?
The graduation rate of Twin Cities Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Twin Cities Academy?
547 students attend Twin Cities Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Twin Cities Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Cities Academy?
Twin Cities Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Twin Cities Academy offer ?
Twin Cities Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Cities Academy part of?
Twin Cities Academy is part of Twin Cities Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Twin Cities Academy located?
Twin Cities Academy is located in the Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 8 other public schools located in Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills.
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