Journeys Secondary School serves 73 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). 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 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Special education school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Journeys Secondary School's student population of 73 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Journeys Secondary School is 0.62, 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)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Journeys Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Journeys Secondary School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Journeys Secondary School?
73 students attend Journeys Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Journeys Secondary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Journeys Secondary School?
Journeys Secondary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Journeys Secondary School offer ?
Journeys Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Journeys Secondary School part of?
Journeys Secondary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Journeys Secondary School located?
Journeys Secondary School is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.
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