Overview

Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 private college preparatory school in Saint Paul where academic rigor with meaning and purpose prepares students to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. MPA is ranked the #1 Private School in Minnesota.
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Day S. Grades: 7-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $47,200
# of Students: 582
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 7
Endowment: $10,309/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%
SAT: 1350/1600
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Matriculation

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SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
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AP Courses

(Total 7)
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Biology
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
World History
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Biology
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
World History
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Sports

(Total 16)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 19)
Acting
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Improvisation
Jazz
Music
Percussion
Singing
Stagecraft
Acting
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Improvisation
Jazz
Music
Percussion
Singing
Stagecraft
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Costume Design
Digital Design
Mixed Media
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 28)
ASIAN CULTURE CLUB
CHEESE CLUB
CHESS CLUB
DEBATE TEAM
DUDE PERFECT CLUB
ELECTION CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
FILM & ANIMATION CLUB
FREETHINKER STUDENT NEWSPAPER
FRENCH CLUB
ASIAN CULTURE CLUB
CHEESE CLUB
CHESS CLUB
DEBATE TEAM
DUDE PERFECT CLUB
ELECTION CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
FILM & ANIMATION CLUB
FREETHINKER STUDENT NEWSPAPER
FRENCH CLUB
GENDER SEXUALALITY ACTION CLUB
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HOSA-FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
MATH LEAGUE
PEER LEADERS
PEER PREP TUTORS
QUIZ BOWL
RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY CLUB
ROBOTICS TEAM
SAILING TEAM
SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
SPEECH TEAM
SPRING MUSICAL
STEM EDUCATION CLUB
STUDENT COUNCIL
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CLUB
WRITING LAB
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1982
Campus Size: 32 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior, IELTS, ACT, SAT
School Code:
TOEFL: C158

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

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0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 6)

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