Serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12, St. Louis Park Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Louis Park Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
St. Louis Park Senior High School's student population of 1,483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Louis Park Senior 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 St. Louis Park Senior High School is 0.67, 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
#1093 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
25%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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. Louis Park Senior High School's ranking?
St. Louis Park Senior High School is ranked #1093 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Louis Park Senior High School often compared to?
St. Louis Park Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkins Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Louis Park Senior High School?
The graduation rate of St. Louis Park Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Louis Park Senior High School?
1,483 students attend St. Louis Park Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of St. Louis Park Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Louis Park Senior High School?
St. Louis Park Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Louis Park Senior High School offer ?
St. Louis Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Louis Park Senior High School part of?
St. Louis Park Senior High School is part of St. Louis Park Public School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Louis Park Senior High School located?
St. Louis Park Senior High School is located in the Lenox neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Lenox.
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