Nova Classical Academy Upper School
- Public, Charter
- SAINT PAUL, MN
Charter School
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 6-12
- SAINT PAUL, MN
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 71 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Nova Classical Academy Upper School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
72%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1310
19 responses
Average ACT
30
137 responses
AP Enrollment
33%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$62,623
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,184
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$226,795
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responsesPoll
17%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
508
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
57%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 7 responses29%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 7 responses14%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 7 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23936%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 11 responses18%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 11 responses45%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 11 responsesSimilar Schools
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Nova Classical Academy Upper School Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 71 reviews
This school pushes you hard, and prepares you for higher education and an educated life. From Logic and Rhetoric to Latin and Ancient Lit., you receive a background steeped in classical knowledge. You will find a mind to comprehend, an ear to listen, and the learning to come up with solutions.
The requirements are structured to simulate the difficulty of college, thereby most graduates claim that college was easier than high school! If you are not ready for the rigor, you may not be able to handle the heavy discussions and writing-intensive workload.
However, if you are an individual, like me, who thrives beneath struggle and high expectations, this would be the place for you.
The requirements are structured to simulate the difficulty of college, thereby most graduates claim that college was easier than high school! If you are not ready for the rigor, you may not be able to handle the heavy discussions and writing-intensive workload.
However, if you are an individual, like me, who thrives beneath struggle and high expectations, this would be the place for you.
Having been a student there since elementary school, Nova definitely takes every student’s education very seriously, and makes sure to create an effective and respectful learning environment. High school is interesting because the level of work depends a lot on the individual teacher, as well as how much you enjoy the subject (procrastination is a big nono!). There is a fair amount of academic writing and seminars with relevant topics, and it may sound scary, but is all so worth it. Better learn and experience it now with friends than do it for the first time later in life. If you are looking for a true college prep school, Nova excels at it. One particular disadvantage is that Nova is kinda small; with quite a few required courses, a semester system, and not many electives compared to bigger public schools, students won’t really get to choose what electives they want until maybe junior or senior year (including APs). Also, hot take, the uniforms are pretty nice.
Definitely an amazing school and is perfect for college prep but if you aren’t good with time management or mental focus, this school def isn’t for you. I went here for 6-7th grade and it was perfect until distance learning. Definitely was not my forte. But this school is perfect if you plan on going to a Top University/Ivy League school!