Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, 917 Dcals North 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
917 Dcals North's student population of 54 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of 917 Dcals North is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Hispanic
50%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 917 Dcals North?
The graduation rate of 917 Dcals North is 40-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend 917 Dcals North?
54 students attend 917 Dcals North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of 917 Dcals North students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 917 Dcals North?
917 Dcals North has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Dcals North offer ?
917 Dcals North offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Dcals North part of?
917 Dcals North is part of Intermediate School District 917.
In what neighborhood is 917 Dcals North located?
917 Dcals North is located in the Daytons Bluff neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Daytons Bluff.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
It is pretty much a movie marathon. Students do little actual work to reflect what students at their grade level should be doing. A poor choice for any student who has aspirations beyond graduating.
5 10/10/2025
Student graduate- This is a good school I had graduated from this school, after I attended Inver Hills community college. They DO pursue higher education for students who are trying to do things in life. They have offered me higher class replacements and the school offers college classes at DCTC. Students who do actual little work are the ones that are lazy or wanted to never be in school in the first place. Students actually get more one on one time with the Instuctor. Also, the school goes on field trips time to time to get more hands on learning about what history they''re learning about. The school is connected with Henry Sibley High School to do sports and other curriculum activites.
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