Jennings Experiential High School
Tel:
(651) 649-5403
- Jennings Experiential High School serves 96 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jennings Experiential High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jennings Experiential High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jennings Experiential High School's student population of 96 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 96 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jennings Experiential High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jennings Experiential High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1406 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 53% | 11% |
| White | 25% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 21-39% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jennings Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jennings Experiential High School is Mn Online High School - I.s. (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Avalon Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Avalon Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 69 students
0.2 miles
700 Glendale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795 0.2 6-8 69 - Saint Paul Mn Online High School - I.s. Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
2314 University Ave W Ste 10
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(800) 764-8166 0.3 9-12 n/a - Saint Paul High School For Recording Arts Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 324 students
0.6 miles
1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890 0.6 9-12 324 - Minneapolis Pratt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 278 students
0.7 miles
66 Malcom Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122 0.7 PK-5 278 - Saint Paul St. Anthony Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 509 students
1.0 miles
2180 Knapp St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735 1.0 K-6 509
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