Journeys Secondary School serves 74 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Journeys Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Journeys Secondary School's student population of 74 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Journeys Secondary School is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
51%
12%
White
15%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Journeys Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Journeys Secondary School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Journeys Secondary School?
74 students attend Journeys Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Journeys Secondary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journeys Secondary School?
Journeys Secondary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Journeys Secondary School offer ?
Journeys Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Journeys Secondary School part of?
Journeys Secondary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Journeys Secondary School located?
Journeys Secondary School is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.
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