Holy Spirit Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Monticello, MN
1001 E 7th St Ste 1, Monticello, MN 55362
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools nationwide
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
In Monticello, Minnesota, Holy Spirit Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 57 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 138% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 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
- 57
- Teachers
- 8.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 35 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
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 Holy Spirit 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 Holy Spirit Academy
What grades does Holy Spirit Academy serve?
Holy Spirit Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Holy Spirit Academy?
About 57 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Spirit 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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