St. Paul Public School District

360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102-3299
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

St. Paul Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 12,274 students in St. Paul Public School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in St. Paul Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Public High School in St. Paul Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gordon Parks High School Summer, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
105 Schools
1,157 Schools
# Students
33,475 Students
312,463 Students
# Teachers
2,399 Teachers
16,988 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

St. Paul Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#409 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of St. Paul Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Paul Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Paul Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of St. Paul Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.55
# American Indian Students
281 Students
5,983 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
10,029 Students
19,857 Students
% Asian Students
30%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,824 Students
32,672 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
11%
# Black Students
8,234 Students
34,001 Students
% Black Students
25%
11%
# White Students
7,280 Students
203,542 Students
% White Students
22%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,810 Students
16,129 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,085
497
# Students in K Grade:
2,539
179
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,475
216
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,507
275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,558
335
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,448
397
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,463
544
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,192
3,595
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,274
12,684
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,317
14,242
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,615
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,574
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,525
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,903
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,134 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,116 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of St. Paul Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of St. Paul Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,134
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in St. Paul Public   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,116
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in St. Paul Public   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best St. Paul Public School District Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Park Senior High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #33.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 458 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 222-0757
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #77.
Leap High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
631 Albert St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #88.
Johnson Senior High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #99.
Como Park Senior High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1212.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-8010
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Harding Senior High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 6th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,812 students
Rank: #1414.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 6-12
| 387 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Grades: 6-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #1616.
Humboldt High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Baker St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Evening High School
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
Math: <50%
235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 403-4222
Grades: 8-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Online School
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Secondary Special Sites
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-5680
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Grades: 4-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
360 Colborne Street Apartment
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Beyond
Special Education School
340 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-5997
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gordon Parks High School Summer
Alternative School
1212 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Secondary School
Special Education School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leap High School Summer
Alternative School
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 228-7706
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
360 Colborne Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 105 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 33,475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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