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North Senior High School vs. John Glenn Middle School

Should you attend North Senior High School or John Glenn Middle 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
North Senior High School
2416 E 11th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
John Glenn Middle School
1560 E County Rd B
Saint Paul, MN 55109
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

North Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

John Glenn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,639 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 16% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,047 students in grades 6-8, John Glenn Middle 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 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
1,639 students
1,047 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Glenn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Glenn Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Glenn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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

#1430 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1688 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Glenn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Glenn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Glenn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Glenn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Top 50% in MN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Glenn Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
374
Grade 7 Students
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348
Grade 8 Students
-
325
Grade 9 Students
400
-
Grade 10 Students
436
-
Grade 11 Students
413
-
Grade 12 Students
390
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
31%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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
53%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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
15%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 John Glenn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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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