Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, St. Paul High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Paul High School?
The graduation rate of St. Paul High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend St. Paul High School?
182 students attend St. Paul High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of St. Paul High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Paul High School?
St. Paul High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Paul High School offer ?
St. Paul High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Paul High School part of?
St. Paul High School is part of St Paul Public Schools School District.
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