North High School is a public 9-12 high school located in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is one of two high schools in the ISD 622 District. The other high school in ISD 622 is Tartan Senior High School in Oakdale, Minnesota.
Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, North 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 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Senior High serves the northwest part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 16.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of its attendance zone is about 2.9 miles, reaching up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Senior High School's student population of 1,649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,649 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
North Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Senior High School is 0.78, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1248 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
32%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
22%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Senior High School's ranking?
North Senior High School is ranked #1248 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are North Senior High School often compared to?
North Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Glenn Middle School, Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Senior High School is 83%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Senior High School?
1,649 students attend North Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of North Senior High School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Senior High School?
North Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Senior High School offer ?
North Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Senior High School part of?
North Senior High School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
In what neighborhood is North Senior High School located?
North Senior High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown.
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