The Next Step serves 84 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Next Step's student population of 84 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Next Step is 0.74, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 the graduation rate of The Next Step?
The graduation rate of The Next Step is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Next Step?
84 students attend The Next Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of The Next Step students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Next Step?
The Next Step has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Next Step offer ?
The Next Step offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Next Step part of?
The Next Step is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
In what neighborhood is The Next Step located?
The Next Step is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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