Serving 566 students in grades 6-12, St. James Middle/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 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. James Secondary serves the entire district of Saint James, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 221.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. James Middle/high School's student population of 566 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. James Middle/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 St. James Middle/high School is 0.50, which is less 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
#1277 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
58%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Middle/high School's ranking?
St. James Middle/high School is ranked #1277 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. James Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of St. James Middle/high School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. James Middle/high School?
566 students attend St. James Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of St. James Middle/high School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. James Middle/high School?
St. James Middle/high School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. James Middle/high School offer ?
St. James Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. James Middle/high School part of?
St. James Middle/high School is part of St. James Public School District.
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