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Guadalupe Alternative Programs vs. Gordon Parks High School

Should you attend Guadalupe Alternative Programs or Gordon Parks High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Gordon Parks High School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Guadalupe Alternative Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Gordon Parks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 62 students in grades 7-12, Guadalupe Alternative Programs 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 <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 181 students in grades 7-12, Gordon Parks 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
62 students
181 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Guadalupe Alternative Programs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gordon Parks High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Guadalupe Alternative Programs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gordon Parks High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
(07-08 School Year Data)
11 teachers
n/a
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gordon Parks High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

<50%
(18-19 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guadalupe Alternative Programs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordon Parks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(18-19 School Year Data)
<50%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guadalupe Alternative Programs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordon Parks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in MN)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Guadalupe Alternative Programs with the average graduation rate observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gordon Parks High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Guadalupe Alternative Programs by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gordon Parks High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
2
-
Grade 10 Students
5
-
Grade 11 Students
9
28
Grade 12 Students
46
153

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gordon Parks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
24%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gordon Parks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gordon Parks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gordon Parks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gordon Parks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gordon Parks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Guadalupe Alternative Programs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gordon Parks High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gordon Parks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Guadalupe Alternative Programs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gordon Parks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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