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Saint Paul School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 11,047 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Saint Paul School District have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alc Secondary Special Sites, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
103 Schools
1,177 Schools
# Students
32,544 Students
310,035 Students
# Teachers
2,367 Teachers
18,776 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.57
# American Indian Students
268 Students
6,364 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
9,315 Students
19,892 Students
% Asian Students
29%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,971 Students
35,225 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
7,759 Students
34,141 Students
% Black Students
24%
11%
# White Students
7,345 Students
196,402 Students
% White Students
22%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
317 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,874 Students
17,694 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,311
229
# Students in K Grade:
2,577
120
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,566
204
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,408
210
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,369
264
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,401
305
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,411
384
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,031
3,144
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,185
11,219
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,060
12,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,524
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,408
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,487
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,806
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,777 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,796
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,777
$18,580
Best Saint Paul School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,456 students
Rank: #22.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Grades: 5-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,574 students
Rank: #55.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Grades: 2-12
| 17 students
Rank: #88.
Johnson Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #99.
Como Park Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1111.
Harding Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 6th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #1212.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Leap High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 228-7706
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 228-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Technology Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,033 students
Rank: #1515.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1616.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1717.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Baker St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 988 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
235 Marshall Avenue, Office #3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 403-4452
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 403-4452
Grades: 8-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Online School
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Secondary Special Sites
Alternative School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Beyond
Special Education School
340 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-5997
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-5997
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gordon Parks High School Summer
Alternative School
1212 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Secondary School
Special Education School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
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