Technical High School is a public high school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It is one of St. Cloud Area School District's two major public high schools; the other is Apollo. The school's first building was built in 1917 at 233 12th Avenue South.
Serving 1,538 students in grades 9-12, Technical 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 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Technical Senior High School's student population of 1,538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Technical 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 Technical Senior High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
47%
12%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Technical Senior High School's ranking?
Technical Senior High School is ranked #1387 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Technical Senior High School often compared to?
Technical Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Technical Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Technical Senior High School is 75%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Technical Senior High School?
1,538 students attend Technical Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Technical Senior High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Technical Senior High School?
Technical Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Technical Senior High School offer ?
Technical Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Technical Senior High School part of?
Technical Senior High School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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