Johnson Senior High School

1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,189 students in grades 9-12, Johnson 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 1,189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Johnson Senior High School's student population of 1,189 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,189 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1376 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Johnson Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
52%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
10%
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Black
23%
12%
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White
7%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Johnson Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnson Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Senior High School's ranking?
Johnson Senior High School is ranked #1376 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Johnson Senior High School often compared to?
Johnson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farnsworth Aerospace Upper, Farnsworth Aerospace Lower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Johnson Senior High School is 78%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Johnson Senior High School?
1,189 students attend Johnson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Johnson Senior High School students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Senior High School?
Johnson Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson Senior High School offer ?
Johnson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Johnson Senior High School part of?
Johnson Senior High School is part of St. Paul Public School District.

School Reviews

5   3/22/2010
Available of diverse classes. Caring of staff. Excellent sports department. Diverse student body.
- Posted by Parent - kalia

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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