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Mounds Park Academy

2051 Larpenteur Avenue E, Saint Paul, MN, 55109-0551 -

School Notes Overview:

Mounds Park Academy is an independent, nondenominational, coeducational college-preparatory day school for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Founded on academic excellence, MPA is a challenging, experiential, hands-on and nurturing learning environment with strong student-parent-school partnerships. Because the average class size is 17 students (and a school-wide student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1), teachers and staff members know students on an individual basis. MPA supports more than 50 extracurricular programs and activities, and all students complete community service and senior performance requirements....

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School Overview:

	Mounds Park Academy
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1982
County	Ramsey County, MN
Student Body
Total Students	628 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	19%	10%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 14 students
	Kind - 28 students
	Grade 1 - 32 students
	Grade 2 - 34 students
	Grade 3 - 32 students
	Grade 4 - 43 students
	Grade 5 - 45 students
	Grade 6 - 42 students
	Grade 7 - 52 students
	Grade 8 - 56 students
	Grade 9 - 64 students
	Grade 10 - 66 students
	Grade 11 - 51 students
	Grade 12 - 69 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	95 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	40%
Average Class Size	16
Number of AP Courses	4
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score	1236
Average ACT score	27
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	172 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition for Lower School: $16425 Tuition for Middle School: $17525 Tuition for Upper School: $19380
% on Financial Aid	12%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$5,000
Head of School	Michael J. Downs
Admissions Director	Linda Hoopes, PhD
Admissions Associate	Julia Miller
Sport
Total Sports Offered	14
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Football
	Golf	Ice Hockey
	Nordic Skiing	Soccer
	Softball	Swimming
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Volley Ball	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	1
	Extracurriculars
	Over 70 extracurricular activities

School Notes:

Mounds Park Academy, founded in 1982, is an independent, PreK through 12, co-educational, college preparatory day school in Saint Paul serving students from throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. MPA teaches students to think independently, communicate effectively and act with respect and integrity in a diverse community that models intellectual ambition, global responsibility and the joy of learning. From the moment you enter Mounds Park Academy you will quickly discover we've created an environment where intellectual energy and creativity are alive and thriving. Our energy and enthusiasm for learning begins by having students and faculty from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 all under one technologically advanced, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally aware roof. As an independent college preparatory school we have educators who are experts in their field. Our teachers care deeply about the development of the whole child by engaging students through rigorous and challenging coursework, extra-curricular activities, and experiential learning. Our mission is demonstrated by each member of the MPA community every day.
Profile last updated: 06/18/2009

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Scorecard: By the Numbers (Pioneer Press)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 05:16:44 am
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Tuesday primary to narrow the field for St. Paul school board (Denver Post)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 05:04:01 am
St. Paul voters will trim the field of school board candidates by three in Tuesday's primary, setting the ballot for November's election.
Sports Scores: Sept. 17, 2009 (KIMT Mason City)
posted on September 19, 2009 at 04:35:24 am
Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis scores
High school scoreboard (The Fargo Forum)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 05:29:31 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (55109)	School Zip (55109)	(MN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	30,514 people	4,915,288 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	30%	25%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$50,614	$49,130
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	70% / 30%