Twin Cities Academy

Charter School 547 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Twin Cities Academy (TCA) is a public charter school located in the historic East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence, the school utilizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare a diverse student body for success in higher education. TCA emphasizes a culture of high expectations, character development, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that all students are challenged to reach their full potential within a supportive and structured learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and personalized approach to education, which allows teachers to focus on the individual needs and growth of each student. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere that bridges the gap between middle and high school, Twin Cities Academy aims to build a solid foundation of critical thinking and leadership skills. Their educational philosophy centers on the belief that every student, regardless of background, deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them for long-term achievement in college and their future careers.

547

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twin Cities Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	177
Black	157
Asian	99
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
177 (32.4%)
Black
157 (28.7%)
Asian
99 (18.1%)
White
82 (15.0%)
Two or More
31 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Twin Cities Academy
Phone:	(651)205-4797
Website:	http://twincitiesacademy.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 109

Grade 12 68