Upper Mississippi Academy

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — 2 schools

206
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,570
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Upper Mississippi Academy operates 2 public schools serving 206 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 206 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,570 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.5% local, 86.8% state, and 11.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #152 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 50.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Upper Mississippi High Academy accounts for 63.6% of all Upper Mississippi Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Upper Mississippi Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Upper Mississippi Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 50.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.7%
Federal
86.8%
State
1.5%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
152 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ramsey County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Programs & Resources

50.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Upper Mississippi Academy

School Enrollment
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Charter
131
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Charter
75

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Upper Mississippi Academy?

Upper Mississippi Academy has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 206 students.

How much does Upper Mississippi Academy spend per student?

Upper Mississippi Academy spends $20,570 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #152 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Upper Mississippi Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ramsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the equity score for Upper Mississippi Academy?

Upper Mississippi Academy has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #152 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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