Serving 111 students in grades 6-12, Career Pathways ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Pathways ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Career Pathways's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
111 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Career Pathways ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Pathways is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1122 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
12%
12%

Black
65%
12%

White
9%
61%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Pathways's ranking?
Career Pathways is ranked #1122 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Pathways?
The graduation rate of Career Pathways is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Career Pathways?
111 students attend Career Pathways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Career Pathways students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Pathways?
Career Pathways has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Career Pathways offer ?
Career Pathways offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Career Pathways part of?
Career Pathways is part of Career Pathways School District.
In what neighborhood is Career Pathways located?
Career Pathways is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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