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South St. Paul High School vs. Simley Senior High School

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School Overview

School
South St. Paul High School
700 N 2nd St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Simley Senior High School
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South St. Paul High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, South St. Paul 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 25-29% (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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Simley 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 25% (which is lower 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 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
868 students
1,058 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South St. Paul 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 Simley Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South St. Paul High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Simley Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South St. Paul 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 Simley Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South St. Paul High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools 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

#1199 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1104 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South St. Paul High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Simley Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
25%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South St. Paul High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South St. Paul Public 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 percentage of students at Simley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South St. Paul High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South St. Paul High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in MN)
90%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South St. Paul High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Inver Grove Heights Schools 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 South St. Paul High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Simley Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
222
282
Grade 10 Students
226
274
Grade 11 Students
230
258
Grade 12 Students
190
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South St. Paul High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South St. Paul High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South St. Paul High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South St. Paul High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South St. Paul High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Inver Grove Heights Schools 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
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South St. Paul High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Inver Grove Heights Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of South St. Paul High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools 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
40%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South St. Paul High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Inver Grove Heights Schools 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
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South St. Paul High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South St. Paul Public 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 Simley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Inver Grove Heights Schools 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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