Focus Beyond
- Focus Beyond serves 209 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%) for the 2009-10 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
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Focus Beyond places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Focus Beyond's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Focus Beyond's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Focus Beyond is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | <50% | 65% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 29% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 9% |
| Black | 24% | 11% |
| White | 32% | 67% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Focus Beyond is A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 77 students
0.0 miles
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651)228-7746 0.0 5-12 77 - Saint Paul Dugsi Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 295 students
0.2 miles
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Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651)642-0667 0.2 K-8 295 - Saint Paul Avalon School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 157 students
0.3 miles
700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651)649-5495 0.3 9-12 157 - Saint Paul Tesfa International School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 124 students
0.3 miles
1745 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651)717-4844 0.3 K-6 124 - Saint Paul Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 520 students
0.3 miles
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651)492-7106 0.3 K-8 520
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