Overview of Cyprus Classical Academy

Customized Education
  • ​Pacing & level of coursework is based on students' abilities.
  • Students are able to work at different grade levels in each subject.
  • Our curriculum extends into high school and college levels.
  • Students are placed in classes with peers of similar age and proficiency.
  • Emphasis is placed on character and leadership development, fostering well-rounded individuals.
  • We offer classes in the fine arts and foreign languages.
  • We offer A.P. and other college level courses to qualified students.
Cyprus Classical Academy is an award-winning, ability-based school, in Burnsville, Minnesota and online world-wide that provides a premium education that meets the needs of academically advanced through highly gifted students ages 4-14 years, in pre-k, elementary, and middle school. 
Cyprus Student Body (Age on 9/1)
  • 55-65 Students
  • 4-5 years: 18%
  • 6-7 years:  24%
  • 8-9 years:  22%
  • 10-11 years: 21%
  • 12+ years: 15%

School Hours (CST)
7:30 Before-school care available
8:20-8:40: Drop-off 
8:45-3:30: School Hours
3:30-3:45: Pick-up
3:30-5:15: Extended Day & Extracurricular Activities

Student/Faculty Ratio:1:5

Faculty Members: 15
Full Time: 11
Part Time: 4

Faculty Degrees
Bachelors: 8 
Masters: 5
PhDs:  2

Diversity
Percent of students from various ethnic origins:
White: 52%
Asian: 37%
African American/Mixed: 8%
Hispanic: 3%
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Gender
Female: 45%
Male: 55%


Extended School Day Options
Extended day options are available in affiliation with Cyprus School of Music and the Arts -  CSMA
Location
On-Site: 70%
Online:   30%

We have had students from the following states:
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
​Maryland
Minnesota
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
Washington

Students have attended Cyprus from the following countries:
USA
Canada
India
China
Abu Dhabi

​Achievement Levels
Cyprus Classical Academy provides a customized education so that children can be challenged for each subject.  Students may work at grade level or above, and each subject is assessed individually. 

For example, In math, our students ages 6+ are working at the following levels
  • At Grade level:  10%
  • 1 year above:  10%
  • 2 years above:  14%
  • 3 years above: 20%
  • 4 years above: 20%
  • 5-7 years above: 26%

Out of Level Testing
Some of our 6th grade-aged students opt to take the ACT through Northwestern University's Academic Talent Search.
The mean composite score for college bound juniors and seniors in the United States is 20 
 
Cyprus 6th Grade ACT score highlights
Composite: 32
Math: 34
English: 34
Reading: 33
Science: 36

Cyprus' 6th grade ACT test score averages:
  • Average Composite Score: 26    
(83rd percentile of juniors and seniors who take the test)
  • Average Math Score:  28            
(91st percentile of high school  juniors and seniors who take the test)
  • Average English: 26                    
(82nd percentile of high school juniors and seniors who take the test)
  • Average Reading:  27                 
 (75th percentile of high school juniors and seniors who take the test)
  • Average Science Score: 25        
 (87th percentile of high school juniors and seniors who take the test)



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A peek into a day at Cyprus

At Cyprus, there is always a lot happening!  Here is a look into a typical day at school.

About Cyprus Classical Academy

​​It can be a challenge deciding what to do if your child is gifted and traditional schools are not a good fit.  The solution is to provide advanced and gifted students with ability-based education and a customized school schedule specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your each gifted learner.

Cyprus Classical Academy is an award-winning, ability-based school, in Burnsville, Minnesota and online world-wide that provides a premium, ability-based education that meets the needs of academically advanced through highly gifted students ages 4-14 years, in pre-k, elementary, and middle school. Cyprus students love to learn and need a faster pace of learning and higher level of academics than traditional schools and gifted programs can offer.  Cyprus Classical Academy students have customized school schedules and the opportunity for unlimited acceleration while maintaining an organized school structure and rigorous curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers and experts in their fields. Cyprus Classical Academy offers a unique and comprehensive education and places emphasis on building a strong community both on-site for in-person learning and online for distance learning.
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​Cyprus Classical Academy is a not for profit school which admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and athletic, musical, artistic or other school-administered programs.