Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists

Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
16 W 5th St,  Saint Paul, MN
3.9
3.8
400 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ellen Delaney
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
42.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
38.3%
State Average
31.9%
Science
13.5%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
250:1

Student Diversity

Female
80.6%
Male
19.4%
White
64.5%
Hispanic
13.4%
Black
9.3%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS for the Arts in Minnesota
#3 Best Public HS Teachers in Minnesota
#6 Best Charter HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 167 Students
New York University 78 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 49 Students
Columbia College Chicago 47 Students
DePaul University 43 Students
Berklee College of Music 43 Students
Hamline University 41 Students
Macalester College 40 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 37 Students
St. Olaf College 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Drama and Theatre Production 68 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Dance 49 Students
Acting 49 Students
Film and Video Studies 37 Students
Performing Arts 30 Students
Music Performance 27 Students
Music 24 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 22 Students
Business 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 160 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/8/2025
When I was looking for a school, I had to find one that I fit in and one that fit me. I love that I can do something that I love while learning, such as dance. I love to dance. I spend one part of my day dancing and the other part I focus on my studies. I 've had so many opportunities. I've taken master classes and have been taught by some of the best choreographers in the world. Would I recommend my school. I sure would.
4.0 Senior
6/26/2024
Great for working on your art. Most teachers are great and very helpful. Most focus goes to MT/Theater tracks.
5.0 Senior
7/5/2023
SPCPA is a space for artists of all styles and genres to learn from other artists in the community and express themselves. They offer each track their own area filled with useful tools to make a space that is inspiring and prompts you to create the best art possible. alongside the art aspect of SPCPA, they have a great academic program as well. With young teachers who have been their for year and who care for each student. I really enjoy school at SPCPA.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/19/2023
This school looks amazing on the surface however the truth is public school may be better. SPCPA does not provide a safe place for students to go for telehealth therapy appointments. The school expects the child to leave and go to a local business or sit outside. This along with having no nurse on s...
2.0 parent
1/9/2020
This school is only for kids who need no real support from the school or student body and have dedicated care of parents and opportunity that is willing to fight the uphill battle of advocating in many areas - academic, arts and administrative. The open campus and arts curriculum in an urban environ...
4.0 parent
8/15/2018
My daughter attended for 2 years in dance. We felt the Language Arts and Science programs were challenging but the math curriculum (Khan Academy) was not successful.
2.0 parent
12/6/2017
Please do not waste your time with this school. Enrollment is dropping and budget cuts are likely coming. Academic classes are weak and the arts classes are not worth it. The area surrounding the school is not safe and the administration is ineffective and unable to resolve student issues in a fair...

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Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 16 W 5th St in Saint Paul, MN. The school has a total enrollment of 400 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $220,726. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Paul City High School, Upper Mississippi High Academy, Community School of Excellence High School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Paul has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists.

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