Chesterton Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Hopkins, MN
1320 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- 93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 158% since 2011–12
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools nationwide
In Hopkins, Minnesota, Chesterton Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 165 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic high schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 158% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school reports that about 93% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 173 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 165
- Teachers
- 14.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 93% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic high schools nationwide (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Chesterton Academy whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chesterton Academy
What grades does Chesterton Academy serve?
Chesterton Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy?
About 165 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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