High School For Recording Arts

1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
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Bottom 50%
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, High School For Recording Arts 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% (which is lower 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 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High School For Recording Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

High School For Recording Arts's student population of 241 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

High School For Recording Arts 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 High School For Recording Arts is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1701 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High School For Recording Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High School For Recording Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
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Black
69%
12%
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White
5%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in High School For Recording Arts.
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0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of High School For Recording Arts and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-44%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of High School For Recording Arts and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in High School For Recording Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High School For Recording Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High School For Recording Arts's ranking?
High School For Recording Arts is ranked #1701 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are High School For Recording Arts often compared to?
High School For Recording Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Global Arts Plus Upper, Global Arts Plus Lower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 High School For Recording Arts?
The graduation rate of High School For Recording Arts is 40-44%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend High School For Recording Arts?
241 students attend High School For Recording Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of High School For Recording Arts students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Recording Arts?
High School For Recording Arts has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does High School For Recording Arts offer ?
High School For Recording Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School For Recording Arts part of?
High School For Recording Arts is part of High School For Recording Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Recording Arts located?
High School For Recording Arts is located in the Union Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Union Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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