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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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Guided, Not Tracked
Students choose one of three unique educational pathways to follow
Active, Not Passive
Our students enjoys hands-on learning that engages their creativity & interests
Safe, Not "Sheltered"
Our high schoolers build confidence navigating the real world via community projects
Prepared, Not Prepped
Our Learning Pathways provide students rigorous, relevant & relational experiences

In their own words ...

Why choose UMA?

Student Blossomed
"My daughter loves school and is constantly telling me about her academic day. Learning through doing has made all the difference for her."
— Sonja, Parent
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
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
A Switch to UMA Pays Off
"It was wonderful, and a bit startling, that after 6 weeks at UMA, our student simply offered, “I like school.” The leap of faith in her brand new school has paid off!"
— Eric & Shannon, UMA Parents

The Latest

Visit our blog regularly for updates about the school and what students are up to.

 
Otter News 12.7.23
December Lunch Menu
Otter News 11.20.23
We are seeking Community Members for the UMA Board of Directors. Seeking Community Members for Board of Directors

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

19 E. Exchange St.
St. Paul, MN 55101

p. 651.528.8091
f. 651-683-2042

[email protected]

Attendance

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

School Bus

p. 651-251-8080

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