Serving 99 students in grades 7-12, S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.'s student population of 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. 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 S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. is 0.71, 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
#1696 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
21.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.'s ranking?
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. is ranked #1696 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.?
The graduation rate of S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.?
99 students attend S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.?
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. offer ?
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. part of?
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. is part of South St. Paul Public School District.
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