Nova Classical Academy Upper School

www.novaclassical.org/

Charter School 556 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Nova Classical Academy, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is defined by its commitment to a classical education model, which emphasizes the traditional liberal arts, the development of critical thinking skills, and the study of the "Great Books" of Western civilization. Its pedagogical approach is rooted in the "Trivium"—a three-part process consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—designed to equip students with the tools necessary for lifelong learning and intellectual independence.

The Upper School at Nova Classical focuses on rigorous academic preparation for higher education while fostering a culture of character development and civic virtue. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a structured environment that encourages students to engage with historical, scientific, and philosophical ideas. By blending a disciplined academic curriculum with a strong sense of community, Nova Classical Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded, articulate, and thoughtful citizens who are prepared to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

556

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	51
Black	71
Asian	80
Two or More	52

White
302 (54.3%)
Asian
80 (14.4%)
Black
71 (12.8%)
Two or More
52 (9.4%)
Hispanic
51 (9.2%)

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:	Nova Classical Academy
Phone:	(651)209-6320
Website:	http://www.novaclassical.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 86

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 80

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 74