Nova Classical Academy

Nova Classical Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1455 Victoria Way,  Saint Paul, MN
3.7
3.5
508 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Mari Bergerson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
34
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
670
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 High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
11.9%
State Average
31.9%
Science
8.6%
State Average
34%
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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%
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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 125 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 53 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 45 Students
Macalester College 30 Students
University of Chicago 27 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 26 Students
Hamline University 26 Students
St. Olaf College 26 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 23 Students
New York University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 37 Students
Business 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Economics 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 62 Reviews
1.0
9/25/2023
Highly abusive to students. Upper staff encourages racism, claiming they don't "cater to tokenism." Faculty does not listen to students, and fires any staff that stands up against anything. Do not under any circumstances attend or work at this school.
5.0 Junior
2/22/2022
Nova is a very unique school. I have been there since kindergarten and have made many close friends. Nova teaches us classical values and virtue, how to write clear arguments, speak in front of an audience, and be creative. Nova is a college preparatory school that prepares its students through vigorous learning. I would not be the same without it.
4.0 Sophomore
4/22/2020
I can't imagine an education anywhere else's, but I wish there were more extra curricular activities.
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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