Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, High School For Recording Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Recording Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Recording Arts's student population of 311 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of High School For Recording Arts is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
67%
12%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are High School For Recording Arts often compared to?
High School For Recording Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Global Arts Plus Upper, Global Arts Plus Lower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Recording Arts?
The graduation rate of High School For Recording Arts is 30-34%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend High School For Recording Arts?
311 students attend High School For Recording Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of High School For Recording Arts students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Recording Arts?
High School For Recording Arts has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does High School For Recording Arts offer ?
High School For Recording Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School For Recording Arts part of?
High School For Recording Arts is part of High School For Recording Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Recording Arts located?
High School For Recording Arts is located in the Union Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Union Park.
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