title: Community of Peace Academy
text: # Community of Peace Academy
  
  Community of Peace Academy (CPA) is a chartered public school located in the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Karen Rusthoven, this former K-5 school has now grown to be a PreK-12 school with around 800 students. The school participates in the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.
  
  ## Student Demographics
  
  Community of Peace Academy serves a diverse population of around 800 students. According to the 2018 Minnesota Report Card published by the Minnesota Department of Education, 41.8% of the students at CPA are Asian, 24.7% are Hispanic or Latino, 23.5% are Black or African American, and 8.3% are White. 86.5% of students qualify for free or reduced-cost meals, and 25.3% are English Language Learners.
  
  44°58′27″N 93°4′50″W﻿ / ﻿44.97417°N 93.08056°W﻿ / 44.97417; -93.08056
  
  * ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Community of Peace Academy
  