Como Park Senior High School is a public high school located in the Lake Como area of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, serving grades nine through twelve. Along with nine other public high schools, Como Park comprises the Saint Paul Public Schools.
Serving 1,034 students in grades 9-12, Como Park Senior High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Como Park Senior High serves the northwest part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Como Park Senior High School's student population of 1,034 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,034 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Motto
Belong, Explore, Achieve, Succeed Together
School Rankings
Como Park Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Como Park Senior High School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1505 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
72%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Como Park Senior High School's ranking?
Como Park Senior High School is ranked #1505 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Como Park Senior High School often compared to?
Como Park Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Senior High School, Roseville Area Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Como Park Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Como Park Senior High School is 72%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Como Park Senior High School?
1,034 students attend Como Park Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Como Park Senior High School students are Black, 30% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Como Park Senior High School?
Como Park Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Como Park Senior High School offer ?
Como Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Como Park Senior High School part of?
Como Park Senior High School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Como Park Senior High School located?
Como Park Senior High School is located in the South Como neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in South Como.
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