- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Federal NCES profile for Upper Mississippi High Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270037604694Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Mississippi High Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #20 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 131
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Mississippi High Academy ranks #20 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Upper Mississippi Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270037604694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Upper Mississippi High Academy shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-22.1%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 270037604694 · Saint Paul, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
131 enr · 25.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Mississippi Middle Academy (75 students)
Upper Mississippi High Academy shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-22.1%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Upper Mississippi High Academy compares
Upper Mississippi High Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,830
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Upper Mississippi Academy reports $20,830 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Mississippi High Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mississippi Middle Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Mississippi High Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Upper Mississippi High Academy
How many students attend Upper Mississippi High Academy?
Upper Mississippi High Academy has 131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), down 29.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Mississippi High Academy?
25.2% of students at Upper Mississippi High Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Mississippi High Academy?
Upper Mississippi High Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Upper Mississippi High Academy rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Mississippi High Academy ranks #20 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Mississippi Academy?
Besides Upper Mississippi High Academy, Upper Mississippi Academy also operates Upper Mississippi Middle Academy (75 students). See the Upper Mississippi Academy district page for the complete list.