Top Rankings
High School For Recording Arts School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 181 students in High School For Recording Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in High School For Recording Arts School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
181 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
High School For Recording Arts School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 32% has increased from 25-29% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#471 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Graduation Rate
32%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2022. View full 24-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2003–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Black
73%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
3%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,055 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,950 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$39,055
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Spending / Student
$41,950
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Best High School For Recording Arts School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School For Recording Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoolra Online
Charter School
1166 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to High School For Recording Arts School District?
High School For Recording Arts School District manages 2 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of High School For Recording Arts School District?
High School For Recording Arts School District is ranked #468 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in High School For Recording Arts School District?
73% of High School For Recording Arts School District students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of High School For Recording Arts School District?
High School For Recording Arts School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is High School For Recording Arts School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,950 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
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