Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Face To Face Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Face To Face Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Face To Face Academy's student population of 80 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Face To Face Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Face To Face Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
56%
12%
White
20%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Face To Face Academy's ranking?
Face To Face Academy is ranked #650 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Face To Face Academy?
The graduation rate of Face To Face Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Face To Face Academy?
80 students attend Face To Face Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Face To Face Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Face To Face Academy?
Face To Face Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Face To Face Academy offer ?
Face To Face Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Face To Face Academy part of?
Face To Face Academy is part of Face To Face Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Face To Face Academy located?
Face To Face Academy is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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