Tartan Senior High School is a public 4-year secondary school in Oakdale, Minnesota, United States. It is a member of Independent School District 622.
Serving 1,687 students in grades 9-12, Tartan 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 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tartan Senior High serves the southeastern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 20.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tartan Senior High School's student population of 1,687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,687 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tartan Senior 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 Tartan Senior High School is 0.79, 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
#1205 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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
Sports
Colors
Black, Royal blue
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tartan Senior High School's ranking?
Tartan Senior High School is ranked #1205 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Tartan Senior High School often compared to?
Tartan Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alden-conger Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tartan Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Tartan Senior High School is 84%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Tartan Senior High School?
1,687 students attend Tartan Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Tartan Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tartan Senior High School?
Tartan Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tartan Senior High School offer ?
Tartan Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tartan Senior High School part of?
Tartan Senior High School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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