Twin Cities Academy
- Public, Charter
- SAINT PAUL, MN
Charter School
Twin Cities Academy
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 6-12
- SAINT PAUL, MN
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 83 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B minus
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Twin Cities Academy Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
47%
Percent Proficient - Math
22%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
No data available
Average ACT
23
70 responses
AP Enrollment
20%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$61,549
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,154
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$217,843
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 5 responsesPoll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 5 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
487
Free or Reduced Lunch
58%
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 5 responses80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 5 responses60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 5 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
33.3%
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 11 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 11 responses100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 11 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23950%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 12 responses50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 12 responses50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 12 responsesSimilar Schools
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Twin Cities Academy Reviews
Rating 3.86 out of 5 83 reviews
The teachers and staff are very kind and care a lot about our education. While TCA is labeled as a college prep school, I would not necessarily describe it as such. There are AVID classes which can be nice but PSEO is not talked about much at all. I have done PSEO for 2 years and I recommend it to a lot of people at school. Overall, I have enjoyed my time at TCA and would encourage people to give it a chance even though there are some frustrating points.
I waited until I had worked at Twin Cities Academy for a couple of year before writing this review, as I did not want to write anything before fully understanding the inner workings and community of TCA.
Without a doubt, this has been one of the best experiences! Students, like the staff, care about each other in a way that is rarely seen at many schools these days. The academics are a priority, as well as teaching students how to combat injustices in the world, such as racial and social inequity.
I look forward to being a part of this community for a long time, and every day, I find something to be appreciative of within it. Thank you for taking the time to read this review.
Without a doubt, this has been one of the best experiences! Students, like the staff, care about each other in a way that is rarely seen at many schools these days. The academics are a priority, as well as teaching students how to combat injustices in the world, such as racial and social inequity.
I look forward to being a part of this community for a long time, and every day, I find something to be appreciative of within it. Thank you for taking the time to read this review.
The staff and administration at Twin Cities Academy truly care about all students and do their best to make school a positive experience for everyone. For a small school, they offer a wide range of courses and have opportunities for every student to succeed, both within and outside of the classroom. The student body is very diverse and the school feels like a tight-knit community. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Twin Cities Academy to any potential families or employees!