Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Paladin Career And Tech 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 ≤20% (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 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paladin Career And Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Paladin Career And Tech High School's student population of 202 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paladin Career And Tech 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 Paladin Career And Tech High School is 0.70, 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
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
26%
12%
White
46%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paladin Career And Tech High School's ranking?
Paladin Career And Tech High School is ranked #1572 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Paladin Career And Tech High School?
The graduation rate of Paladin Career And Tech High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Paladin Career And Tech High School?
202 students attend Paladin Career And Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Paladin Career And Tech High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paladin Career And Tech High School?
Paladin Career And Tech High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paladin Career And Tech High School offer ?
Paladin Career And Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paladin Career And Tech High School part of?
Paladin Career And Tech High School is part of Paladin Career And TECH High School District.
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