Serving 354 students in grades 6-12, Creative Arts Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creative Arts Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Creative Arts Secondary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Creative Arts Secondary School 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 Creative Arts Secondary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1789 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
34%
12%
White
22%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Arts Secondary School's ranking?
Creative Arts Secondary School is ranked #1789 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Creative Arts Secondary School often compared to?
Creative Arts Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Global Arts Plus Upper, Four Seasons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative Arts Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Creative Arts Secondary School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Creative Arts Secondary School?
354 students attend Creative Arts Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Creative Arts Secondary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Arts Secondary School?
Creative Arts Secondary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creative Arts Secondary School offer ?
Creative Arts Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Creative Arts Secondary School part of?
Creative Arts Secondary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative Arts Secondary School located?
Creative Arts Secondary School is located in the Core neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Core.
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