LEAP High School is an Area Learning Center high school for English Language Learners that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools system in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in autumn of 1994 by Jeff Dufresne and Sandra Hall as a high school for newly arrived immigrants to the city of Saint Paul.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Leap High School Summer offer ?
Leap High School Summer offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leap High School Summer part of?
Leap High School Summer is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Leap High School Summer located?
Leap High School Summer is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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