STEP Academy Charter School

www.stepacademymn.org/

Charter School 366 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Step Academy Charter School, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment with a particular focus on preparing students for college and career success. By maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere, the academy aims to bridge the educational achievement gap, offering a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, and literacy while fostering character development and personal growth.

The school is particularly recognized for its diverse student body, often serving a significant population of immigrant and refugee families. To support these students, Step Academy places a strong emphasis on English Language Learner (ELL) support and culturally responsive teaching practices. Their educational model integrates personalized learning strategies, which allow teachers to address the individual academic needs of each student, ensuring that every learner has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a global society.

366

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEP Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	1
Black	362
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
362 (98.9%)
White
1 (0.3%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

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:	STEP Academy
Phone:	(651)289-6120
Website:	http://www.stepacademymn.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 38

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 55

Grade 9 53

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 64