Enrollment
78
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 270036104105 Charter school
Academic Arts High School — West Saint Paul, MN
Federal NCES profile for Academic Arts High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 62
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Academic Arts High School · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academic Arts High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academic Arts High School reports 78 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Minnesota average and 54% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academic Arts High School spends $23,266 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.1% from local sources (property taxes), 95.1% from the state, and 4.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academic Arts High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,266
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 78 Top 26% in Minnesota — larger than 74% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.0% -44% vs state
NCES ID 270036104105
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academic Arts High School, which includes Academic Arts High School.
$23,266
Per student
+10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 95.1%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Academic Arts High School
How many students attend Academic Arts High School?
Academic Arts High School has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in WEST SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academic Arts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academic Arts High School is 9.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academic Arts High School?
24.0% of students at Academic Arts High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academic Arts High School?
The largest demographic group at Academic Arts High School is White at 46.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in WEST SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academic Arts High School?
Academic Arts High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.