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Nova Classical Academy Upper School

#3 in Best Charter High Schools in Minnesota
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 6-12
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 55 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      C+
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Nova Classical Academy Upper School is a top rated, public, charter school located in Saint Paul, MN. It has 481 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 84% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    Address
    1455 Victoria Way
    Saint Paul, MN 55102
    Telephone
    (651) 209-6320
    Website
    novaclassical.org
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    Nova Classical Academy Upper School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    84%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1340
    11 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    85 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $58,347
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,050
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $188,465
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
    Poll
    20%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 10 responses
    Report
    • 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
      30%
    • Ascot
      30%
    • Nova Classic Race
      20%
    • Carnival
      10%
    • National Book Week Assembly
      10%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    481
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    11%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.6 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.6 responses
    17%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.6 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    40.3%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    40%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
    20%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
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    Nova was a good school, save the constant administration rule and policy changes. At Nova, you always had something to do. You were never doing nothing, even outside of the classroom. Homework and extracurriculars kept me busy all four years. One of the things I would change about Nova is the scheduling. Sure, It's great to have school start later in the day than most other schools, but I'd rather have five minutes to get to class instead of three. I'd rather get home at 4:30 instead of 5 pm. I'd rather have consistent rules every year instead of different rules every nine months. I'd rather have teachers with more flexible office hours during the day than being stuck in one spot unable to get my question answered until the next day.

    Nova was a good school. I met some of my closest friends there and found a career path that I love. I'm proud to be a Nova graduate, and I hope that they will make changes to improve the lives of students in the future.
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    I have two daughters at Nova and have been very pleased with the level of care the teachers and coaches take to ensure they are challenged--yet nurtured. It's been such a positive experience. Students are friendly and kind and welcomed both of my daughters when they were new to Nova (last year and 3 years ago). We feel extremely lucky to be a part of such an amazing school. We were worried about the rigor and homework loads, being new to Nova, but teachers do an incredible job of setting the expectation early on--along with stressing the importance of daily preparation in order to stay on course.
    Our daughter attended Nova from grades K- 6 grade. We had to pull her out because she was suffering emotionally due to Nova's shaming disciplinary tactics (public demerits that are given if a student forgets a pencil), their lack of a school counselor (and this goes through grade 12- what?!)- "they don't talk about feelings at Nova" and the intense competition and pressure to perform with no place to turn if the it's too much, leads to some very stressed out kids who take their frustrations out on each other! Yes, their academic standards are superior, but It comes at a price.