The Next Step serves 98 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Next Step ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
The Next Step's student population of 98 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Next Step is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
25%
12%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of The Next Step?
The graduation rate of The Next Step is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Next Step?
98 students attend The Next Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of The Next Step students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Next Step?
The Next Step has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Next Step offer ?
The Next Step offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is The Next Step part of?
The Next Step is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
In what neighborhood is The Next Step located?
The Next Step is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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