Twin Cities Academy

Twin Cities Academy

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
690 Birmingham St,  Saint Paul, MN
3.9
3.9
545 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Betsy Lueth
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
39.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
55.3%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
67.4%
State Average
31.9%
Science
71.9%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Hispanic
27.3%
Black
26%
White
23.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
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School Rankings

#8 Most Diverse Public MS in Minnesota
#16 Most Diverse Public HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 105 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 53 Students
Hamline University 52 Students
Macalester College 36 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 29 Students
Augsburg University 25 Students
Winona State University 24 Students
St. Olaf College 24 Students
St. Catherine University 24 Students
Concordia University - St. Paul 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Biology 21 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Marketing 12 Students
English 10 Students
Education 7 Students
Creative Writing 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 73 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/1/2023
I think the best part about my school is being given a lot of academic opportunities and having a safe community. The worst experience I had was not being able to have a math teacher for 10th grade. My geometry class had multiple teachers and then the school decided to do an online math course so I wasn't able to learn the math well.
4.0 Senior
11/29/2022
It is a pretty good school overall, the students and teachers are great, the food is decent. We get challenged but not to much.
5.0 Senior
1/12/2022
I have been going to Twin Cities Academy for 6 years and loved it all. With it being a fairly small school, it feels more connected. Relationships with teachers, peers, and staff are much more connected.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/13/2024
Absolutely would not send my children back to the school. We had 2 children who were at TCA, both of them had very different miserable experiences. Our middle schooler dealt with harsh bullying. A group of students would refer to him as r*****ed and one kid would frequently ask him when he was "comi...
5.0 parent
11/24/2020
Their focus on college preparedness is second-to-none. From the importance of resume building to ACT prep to volunteers hours to college tours, my junior is well-prepared for that next step in life. Even my 7th grader is studying college degrees! I enjoy the small-school atmosphere, the dedicated te...
5.0 parent
11/22/2020
I have 2 children at TCA, both very different. The teachers at the school are all amazing. They are very positive and always willing to help if needed. The support staff is great too. I highly recommend TCA for both middle and high school!!
5.0 parent
6/12/2020
TCA has been an amazing experience for my son. The classes are engaging, and the teachers are phenomenal—they genuinely care about the student's well-being, and they are always willing to meet with students outside of class or just chat. He has made many friends and really enjoys going to school. TC...

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