Serving 386 students in grades 7-12, St. Clair Secondary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Clair Secondary's student population of 386 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Clair Secondary 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 St. Clair Secondary is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1471 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Clair Secondary's ranking?
St. Clair Secondary is ranked #1471 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Clair Secondary often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Clair Secondary?
The graduation rate of St. Clair Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Clair Secondary?
386 students attend St. Clair Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of St. Clair Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Clair Secondary?
St. Clair Secondary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Clair Secondary offer ?
St. Clair Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is St. Clair Secondary part of?
St. Clair Secondary is part of St. Clair Public School District.
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