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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 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 11,909 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 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
101 Schools
1,172 Schools
# Students
32,316 Students
312,187 Students
# Teachers
2,217 Teachers
17,406 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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
0.56
# American Indian Students
275 Students
6,385 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
9,445 Students
19,895 Students
% Asian Students
29%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,851 Students
34,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
7,676 Students
34,492 Students
% Black Students
24%
11%
# White Students
7,302 Students
200,035 Students
% White Students
23%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
316 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,749 Students
17,051 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,192
467
# Students in K Grade:
2,465
114
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,409
117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,335
170
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,377
245
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,412
294
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,317
359
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,188
3,393
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,113
12,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,199
13,478
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,506
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,571
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,437
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,795
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,964 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,945 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,964
$17,860
Spending / Student
$23,945
$18,586
Best Saint Paul School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,390 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
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Central Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,691 students
Rank: #55.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 222-0757
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 222-0757
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #66.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 31 students
Rank: #77.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 12 students
Rank: #88.
Johnson Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,144 students
Rank: #99.
Como Park Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 152 students
Rank: #1111.
Harding Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,717 students
Rank: #1212.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-8010
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-8010
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Leap High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 Albert St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
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: 6-12
| 1,766 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
| 354 students
Rank: #1616.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 114 students
Rank: #1717.
Humboldt High School
Magnet 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
| 1,031 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-3170
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-3170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Evening High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 403-4222
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 403-4222
Grades: 8-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Secondary Special Sites
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 696-5680
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 696-5680
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Beyond
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
340 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-5997
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-5997
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gordon Parks High School Summer
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1212 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leap High School Summer
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Paul Online High School
Magnet School
360 Colborne Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
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