Serving 1,812 students in grades 9-12, Harding 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harding Senior High School's student population of 1,812 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harding Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Senior High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
53%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
19%
12%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Senior High School's ranking?
Harding Senior High School is ranked #1576 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Harding Senior High School often compared to?
Harding Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Indian Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harding Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Harding Senior High School is 79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harding Senior High School?
1,812 students attend Harding Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Harding Senior High School students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Senior High School?
Harding Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding Senior High School offer ?
Harding Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harding Senior High School part of?
Harding Senior High School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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