Face To Face Academy

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Face To Face Academy ranks 281 st of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Face To Face Academy is a public charter high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 91 students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and underperformance on standardized tests compared to the state and nearby schools.

Face To Face Academy has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (52.75%) and Native American (2.2%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 11.5% to 27.7% over the past 5 years, much lower than the nearby Twin Cities Academy, Harding Senior High, and Washington Technology Senior High. Correspondingly, Face To Face Academy has had high dropout rates, ranging from 9.6% to 25% over the past 5 years, much higher than the nearby schools.

The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 194 out of 489 high schools in 2015-2016 to 281 out of 480 in 2023-2024, and its Twin Cities Academy district rating decreasing from 3 stars to 2 stars. Face To Face Academy's test scores are generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, with 50% proficiency in Math and 33.33% proficiency in Reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students (85.71%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106-2615

(651) 772-5544

District: Face To Face Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
281^st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,159

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.3%

White:

20.0%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Face To Face Academy ranks worse than 58.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Face To Face Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.3%), White (20%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Face To Face Academy is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Face To Face Academy employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Face To Face Academy is $18,159.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Face To Face Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Face To Face Academy 281^st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Face To Face Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Face To Face Academy 285^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Face To Face Academy

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Rank History for all students at Face To Face Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	5.32	425^th	452	6.0%
2006	11.20	392^nd	450	12.9%
2007	8.78	421^st	463	9.1%
2010	39.03	366^th	540	32.2%
2011	45.18	352^nd	545	35.4%
2012	77.11	84^th	539	84.4%
2013	12.75	427^th	534	20.0%
2014	35.51	354^th	483	26.7%
2015	66.55	179^th	504	64.5%
2016	64.01	197^th	489	59.7%
2017	64.82	194^th	489	60.3%
2018	50.85	288^th	494	41.7%
2019	24.10	387^th	492	21.3%
2022	24.92	369^th	472	21.8%
2024	45.77	281^st	480	41.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Face To Face Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.82	59^th	374	84.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Face To Face Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.87	330^th	395	16.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Face To Face Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	28	8	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	41
2000	32	9	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	46
2001	34	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	43
2002	28	14	4	4	6	n/a	n/a	56
2003	28	14	4	4	6	n/a	n/a	56
2004	25	17	4	10	5	n/a	n/a	61
2005	21	17	5	9	6	n/a	n/a	58
2006	22	15	3	11	7	n/a	n/a	58
2007	26	24	3	9	4	n/a	n/a	66
2008	26	16	10	11	2	n/a	n/a	65
2009	26	13	11	16	2	n/a	n/a	68
2010	30	16	8	12	3	n/a	n/a	69
2011	28	15	9	12	3	0	1	68
2012	31	10	11	14	1	0	1	68
2013	28	12	13	18	1	0	3	75
2014	22	24	10	6	4	0	6	72
2015	23	28	5	10	4	0	6	76
2016	27	24	4	13	3	0	5	76
2017	31	25	5	11	2	0	6	80
2018	30	22	5	8	8	0	6	79
2019	26	26	9	13	8	0	4	86
2020	25	30	11	11	10	0	3	90
2021	27	39	8	13	9	0	1	97
2022	22	34	6	17	9	0	3	91
2023	19	48	7	13	2	0	2	91
2024	16	45	6	9	2	0	2	80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Face To Face Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	41	4.8	8.5	48.8
2000	46	1.9	24.2	71.7
2001	43	5.1	8.4	74.4
2002	56	3.6	15.6	66.1
2003	56	3.6	15.6	66.1
2004	61	4.3	14.2	77
2005	58	3.2	18.1	79.3
2006	58	4.1	14.1	56.9
2007	66	4.3	15.3	84.8
2008	65	4.1	15.9	80
2009	68	5.7	11.9	82.4
2010	69	5.6	12.1	85.5
2011	68	5.6	11.9	82.4
2012	68	5.6	11.9	89.7
2013	75	6.6	11.3	92
2014	72	6.8	10.4	93.1
2015	76	6.0	12.6	92.1
2016	76	7.0	10.8	90.8
2017	80	6.9	11.5	87.5
2018	79	6.9	11.4	89.9
2019	86	6.9	12.4	83.7
2020	90	7.4	12.1	84.4
2021	97	6.1	15.7	87.6
2022	91	6.3	14.3	80.2
2023	91	6.4	14.1	85.7
2024	80	7.1	11.2	87.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Face To Face Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	41	4.8	8.5	48.8
2000	46	1.9	24.2	71.7
2001	43	5.1	8.4	74.4
2002	56	3.6	15.6	66.1
2003	56	3.6	15.6	66.1
2004	61	4.3	14.2	77
2005	58	3.2	18.1	79.3
2006	58	4.1	14.1	56.9
2007	66	4.3	15.3	84.8
2008	65	4.1	15.9	80
2009	68	5.7	11.9	82.4
2010	69	5.6	12.1	85.5
2011	68	5.6	11.9	82.4
2012	68	5.6	11.9	89.7
2013	75	6.6	11.3	92
2014	72	6.8	10.4	93.1
2015	76	6.0	12.6	92.1
2016	76	7.0	10.8	90.8
2017	80	6.9	11.5	87.5
2018	79	6.9	11.4	89.9
2019	86	6.9	12.4	83.7
2020	90	7.4	12.1	84.4
2021	97	6.1	15.7	87.6
2022	91	6.3	14.3	80.2
2023	91	6.4	14.1	85.7
2024	80	7.1	11.2	87.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Face To Face Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$18,159

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Face To Face Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 387^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 369^th of 472 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Face To Face Academy)	20.8	50	29.2%
11th Grade Math (Face To Face Academy)	20.8	50	29.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	91	5.8%
African American	26	48	84.6%
American Indian	8	2	75%
Asian	9	7	22.2%
Hispanic	13	13
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	26	19	26.9%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.7%	85.7%	2%

Schools Near Face To Face Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Face To Face Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1165 Arcade St	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Face To Face Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 772-5544	80	7	11.2	87.5%	16 (20.0%)	45 (56.3%)	9 (11.3%)	6 (7.5%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	45.8	281^st of 480 public high schools	41.5%					(n/a)				50.0	50.0				33.3	33.3				$18,159
Face to Face Academy Online	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1165 Arcade St	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Face To Face Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 772-5544	5	0			2 (40.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Johnson Senior High	Public	9-12	1349 Arcade St	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8890	1,097	61	17.8	85.1%	59 (5.4%)	234 (21.3%)	125 (11.4%)	586 (53.4%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (7.7%)	25.9	365^th of 480 public high schools	24.0%		34.7	339^th of 476 public high schools	28.8%	26				15.4	15.4				37.4	37.4		23.1	23.1	$16,960
Leap High School	Public	9-12	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 228-7706	174	14	12.3	86.2%	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.6%)	115 (66.1%)	36 (20.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.3	477^th of 480 public high schools	0.6%		2.4	476^th of 476 public high schools	0.0%	1				0.0	0.0				1.9	1.9		0.0	0.0	$22,112
Saint Paul Online High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 767-8100	310	16	19.8	82.6%	32 (10.3%)	100 (32.3%)	66 (21.3%)	75 (24.2%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)	26.2	364^th of 480 public high schools	24.2%		33.5	346^th of 476 public high schools	27.3%	18				3.9	3.9				45.5	45.5		23.8	23.8
City Academy Online	Public, Charter	9-12	958 Jessie St	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	City Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 298-4624	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
City Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	958 Jessie St	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	City Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 298-4624	122	9	14.0	86.1%	5 (4.1%)	42 (34.4%)	13 (10.7%)	44 (36.1%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (13.1%)								(n/a)												0.0	0.0	$15,624
Community of Peace Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	471 Magnolia Ave E	Saint Paul	55130	Ramsey County	Community Of Peace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 280-4630	243	15	16.3	82.7%	14 (5.8%)	66 (27.2%)	67 (27.6%)	84 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	14.8	416^th of 480 public high schools	13.3%		11.9	418^th of 476 public high schools	12.2%	2				6.3	6.3				34.5	34.5		10.7	10.7	$14,996
Step Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	835 5th St E.	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	STEP Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 289-6120	374	17	22.5	65.8%	1 (0.3%)	370 (98.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	52.7	245^th of 480 public high schools	49.0%		12.3	415^th of 476 public high schools	12.8%	170	4.4	18.8	20.0	3.9	11.9	37.8	39.6	46.0	62.5	46.6	22.0	44.7	33.0	$17,333
MMSA Secondary School	Public, Charter	6-12	169 Jenks Ave.	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Minnesota Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 246-0845	244	19	12.5	97.1%	6 (2.5%)	229 (93.9%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7	447^th of 480 public high schools	6.9%		11.2	420^th of 476 public high schools	11.8%	27	11.6	19.6	20.9	0.0	13.9	23.3	30.4	23.3	26.2	25.9	4.8	0.0	2.6	$5,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Face To Face Academy

Is Face To Face Academy a good school?

Face To Face Academy ranks 281^st of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Face To Face Academy?

Students at Face To Face Academy are 56% African American, 20% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Face To Face Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 80 students attended Face To Face Academy.

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