Math And Science Academy

Math And Science Academy

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
8430 Woodbury Xing,  Woodbury, MN
4.0
3.5
553 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Gawarecki
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
75.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12.1%
State Average
31.9%
Science
19.2%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
40.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.9%
Black
23.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic
2.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Charter HS in Minnesota
#2 Best Charter MS in Minnesota
#2 Best Public HS Teachers in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 182 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 68 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 51 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 44 Students
University of Chicago 40 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 39 Students
New York University 26 Students
University of Iowa 24 Students
Stanford University 24 Students
St. Olaf College 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 28 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Business 23 Students
Computer Software Engineering 17 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 14 Students
Chemistry 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 60 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/27/2025
This school helps a lot for preparing the student for college and excel in academics. While sports and social programs are present, they may not be as adequate as ones at a public school. With less of a student count, the social life is also subpar, but if you are looking for a good school for academics mainly, then this is the place.
2.0 Senior
5/16/2024
its mid. not what everyone thinks it is. the admin are trash and they dont know what theyre doing, theyre all just in it for the money. there are like 4 great teachers tho
5.0 Parent
10/9/2023
Great culture, staff, and students. It is an amazing school. The only drawback is about 4 or 5 really negative parents who make it hard for other parents to participate.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 26 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/7/2024
MSA is a beautifully diverse school full of students and staff who truly value education. The environment is calm, focused and supportive. The small class sizes and small school fosters a close community where teachers know their students well. I cannot imagine a better environment for my daughter t...
2.0 parent
4/18/2023
Do not attend this school. It is not what it used to be. The entire culture is toxic. Watch the last year of board meetings to witness their absolute dysfunction first hand. As with many schools, corporations and other organizations, they have thrown out (academic) excellence in favor of the soft bi...
1.0 parent
4/25/2022
My child went there for 1 year and was very excited to get a more accelerate curriculum of math and science. That did not happen; huge disappointment to all of us. We had to take summer classes to catch up to the top level of math at the public school transferred to (grades at MSA were all As, getti...
1.0 parent
2/26/2021
Math and Science Academy is a liberal school. If I could go back in time I would have sent my son to a regular high school.

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Math And Science Academy is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 8430 Woodbury Xing in Woodbury, in the Woodbury neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 553 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Math And Science Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $488,320. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sowashco Online 9-12, Woodbury Senior High School, East Ridge High School, and more. Learn more about what Woodbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Math And Science Academy.

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