Gordon Parks High School is a public alternative learning center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The school, founded in 1991, was originally the Saint Paul Area Learning Center.
Serving 217 students in grades 7-12, Gordon Parks 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 <50% (which is higher 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 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gordon Parks High School's student population of 217 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gordon Parks High School 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)
<50%
46%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
20-24%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gordon Parks High School often compared to?
Gordon Parks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guadalupe Alternative Programs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gordon Parks High School?
The graduation rate of Gordon Parks High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Gordon Parks High School?
217 students attend Gordon Parks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gordon Parks High School students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon Parks High School?
Gordon Parks High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gordon Parks High School offer ?
Gordon Parks High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordon Parks High School part of?
Gordon Parks High School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Gordon Parks High School located?
Gordon Parks High School 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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