Upper Mississippi Academy

Your student will thrive here. Find out how by joining us for a middle school or high school information session. A public charter school located in St. Paul, Upper Mississippi Academy is a collaborative community engaging lifelong learners in active, authentic experiences. If you’re looking for a vibrant, pioneering, experience-based charter school with a growing student body, UMA could be for you. Complete this form (https://bit.ly/3Vas0B2) to sign up for an information session, or email recruitment@umissacademy.org for more information.

A public charter school located in St. Paul, Upper Mississippi Academy is a collaborative community engaging lifelong learners in active, authentic experiences. If you’re looking for a vibrant, pioneering, experience-based charter school with a growing student body, UMA could be for you. We pride ourselves on our philosophy of teacher-as-designer, expecting and encouraging teachers to incorporate subject area content with real-world context, including cross-curricular collaboration and the development of partnerships with local community members and organizations. Our St. Paul urban location provides access to a broad spectrum of community partnerships. At UMA, we understand that learning is a distinct, personal process for every student. As such, we encourage individual learning styles and natural abilities while moving toward academic and lifelong goals.

Upper Mississippi Academy will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 22nd. Funds raised from the sale will be distributed to UMA's School Support, Indigenous Education and General Education campaigns or to student led projects, buyers will choose where they which program/project they would like the funds to go towards.