Nova Classical Academy

Nova Classical Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1455 Victoria Way,  Saint Paul, MN
3.8
3.5
508 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mari Bergerson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
36
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
76.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
11.9%
State Average
31.9%
Science
8.6%
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
526:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%
White
60.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Black
9.3%
Two or more races
9%
Hispanic
8.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Charter HS in Minnesota
#3 Best Charter MS in Minnesota
#6 Best College Prep Public HS 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 126 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 54 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 42 Students
University of Chicago 28 Students
St. Olaf College 27 Students
Macalester College 27 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 26 Students
University of Iowa 24 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 23 Students
Hamline University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 40 Students
Business 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Environmental Science 13 Students
Economics 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 63 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/7/2024
Nova is a high-quality environment for college preparation and academic rigor. The teachers actively engagingly challenge students and students regularly make notable achievements. However, there can be an air of ego present within some students, often resulting in a notable dynamic that can cause some to feel somewhat inadequate or less than in comparison to their higher-scoring peers.
4.0 Senior
5/15/2024
I've had a decent time. One challenge I see at the school as a whole is space for various extracurriculars- track, theatre, robotics- which all have very strong teams but lack of space.
4.0 Alum
6/12/2020
It worked for me. I love the small classes, willingness to work hard, I loved the encouragement and the close friendships/mentorships with teachers. I will say that towards the end of highschool (junior/senior year) I procrastinated and lost motivation for my schoolwork- but I regret this because I believe that a lot of the work we were doing made us more rounded human beings. You may not know why you're reading Dante, but a couple years later you'll realize you're glad you did.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
3.0 parent
10/7/2022
I have three kids, two in their 20s and a hs junior. Two did K to 5 at Nova, the oldest was there through 7th, and all were better off academically for the strong foundation they got in the Lower School. We opted for SPPS schools later on because the elitism and one-note experience (extra curricular...
2.0 parent
9/18/2020
The lower school is wonderful, however, the upper school needs to reexamine what it's true mission should be in today's educational climate.
5.0 parent
2/7/2018
My son graduated several years ago and is set to graduate college this spring and my daughter is in the middle school. Nova has been a fantastic experience for both of them. The school's academic program has challenged both of my children; allowing them to take advance coursework (for example my son...
1.0 parent
1/31/2018
If you have a gifted and talented child or a child with special needs, Saint Paul public schools have great resources available. If you have an average student and concerned that they will get lost in a large school environment, invest in private school education (some have scholarship programs to h...

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Nova Classical Academy is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Saint Paul, MN and is served by the Nova Classical Academy in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Nova Classical 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 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $313,809. Discover additional schools in the area, like CVA Fusion High School (9-12), St. Paul City High School, High School For Recording Arts, and more. Learn more about what Saint Paul has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nova Classical Academy.

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