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Uniquely UMA

A public charter school located in St. Paul, Upper Mississippi Academy is a collaborative community engaging lifelong learners in active, authentic experiences. If you’re looking for a vibrant, pioneering, experience-based charter school with a growing student body, UMA could be for you.

We pride ourselves on our philosophy of teacher-as-designer, expecting and encouraging teachers to incorporate subject area content with real-world context, including cross-curricular collaboration and the development of partnerships with local community members and organizations. Our St. Paul urban location provides access to a broad spectrum of community partnerships.

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In their own words ...

Why choose UMA?

More than a Degree
"UMA helps prepare my student for success beyond high school. Grades are important, but the true measure of success is their ability to translate what they learned into skills and abilities."
— Rebekah, Parent
All Abilities Welcomed
"We have a very welcoming and inclusive environment that attracts students of all abilities and allows them to learn alongside each other, no matter what those abilities may be!"
— Lesley Ernst, Special Education Coordinator
Surviving to Thriving
"We moved our son to UMA and he's come out of his shell. He talks to us much more, and there's a lightness to his daily life that wasn't there before."
— Anonymous, Parent
Proud to Partner
"I am always struck by the amount of energy I feel when I am at this school. You can literally see the active engagement occurring between teachers and students! "
— Andrew, Tangletown Gardens Community Partner

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Upper Mississippi Academy

Upper Mississippi Academy is a public charter school providing high-quality education for students in grades 6-12 in the St. Paul-Minneapolis metro area. Located in downtown St. Paul, UMA’s experiential, collaborative environment encourages dynamic teaching and learning through an interdisciplinary and multi-dimensional instructional approach.

General

Attendance

p. 651-528-8091, opt. 2
[email protected]

School Bus

p. 651-251-8080