Serving 1,717 students in grades 9-12, Harding Senior High 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harding Senior High School's student population of 1,717 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harding Senior High 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 Harding Senior High School is 0.67, 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
#1593 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
52%
7%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
18%
12%
White
5%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Senior High School's ranking?
Harding Senior High School is ranked #1593 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Harding Senior High School often compared to?
Harding Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Indian Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harding Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Harding Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harding Senior High School?
1,717 students attend Harding Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Harding Senior High School students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Senior High School?
Harding Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding Senior High School offer ?
Harding Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harding Senior High School part of?
Harding Senior High School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Senior High School located?
Harding Senior High School is located in the Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills.
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