The reported proficiency rate for Science is 0%.
Original Research by School Decision on Saints Academy
Saints Academy is an alternative school within the St. Francis Area Schools district, serving grades seven through twelve. It is one of several schools in a district that covers the city of St. Francis, a community on the northern edge of Anoka County that blends rural residential land with commercial development along Highway 47. Housing values in the area sit close to the statewide median, and the broader economic context shows typical affordability pressures for the region. The district recently faced a failed operating levy referendum and has implemented multiple rounds of budget reductions, which have affected staffing and programs. The district also expanded a full-time online learning option called Saints Online, providing a remote alternative within the system.
The school’s enrollment is small for its grade band, drawing a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial share qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is classified as an alternative school, which typically means it serves students who may need a different academic setting or additional support, though specific program details beyond that classification were not available in the data.
State testing data provides a limited picture. Science results are available from one recent year, and math and English language arts results exist for a single recent year as well. On science, no students met the state’s proficiency standard. On math, the same is true. On English language arts, about one in five students scored at the proficient level. Because only one year of data is available in each subject, there is no trend to examine. When compared to other districts in Anoka County, Saints Academy’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls in the bottom quartile among the districts that reported results. That positioning is consistent with what many alternative schools see, as their student populations often include those who have struggled in traditional classrooms, but a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it measures and supports academic progress.
Graduation rate data was not available for this school. That gap is not unusual for an alternative school, where graduation pathways and timing can differ from a conventional high school, and where state reporting may not capture the same metric. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent. A parent considering Saints Academy would likely want to discuss student outcomes, credit recovery options, and post-graduation plans with the school.
The school environment data — discipline, course access, staffing, attendance — was not present in the available records, so it is not possible to describe class sizes, program breadth, or behavioral climate from this information. The district’s recent budget challenges may have implications for staffing and resources at the school, and a family weighing this option should confirm current conditions directly with the district.
Saints Academy is a small alternative school in a district under fiscal pressure, serving a mix of middle and high school students. Its academic performance, as measured by state tests, is low relative to other Anoka County districts, which may reflect the population it serves. The school’s specific approach to instruction and support is not detailed in the data here, and anyone considering enrollment should visit, meet staff, and understand the school’s model and how it fits their child’s needs.
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