St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary

426 Osceola Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 27 students in grades 7-8, St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary's student population of 27 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
27 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
<50%
45%
<50%
51%
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary.
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary's ranking?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary?
27 students attend St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary offer ?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary part of?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary is part of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary located?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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