Washington Technical Secondary Magnet
Tel:
(651) 293-8830
Washington Technical Secondary Magnet serves 2,114 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington Technical Secondary Magnet placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Technical Secondary Magnet places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Washington Technical Secondary Magnet's student population of 2,114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
Total Students | 2,114 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 139 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Washington Technical Secondary Magnet is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Technical Secondary Magnet is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1597 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 60% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 2% |
Asian | 57% | 7% |
Hispanic | 11% | 9% |
Black | 24% | 11% |
White | 5% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 83% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | St. Paul Public School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Technical Secondary Magnet is Como Park Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alc On Track (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Alc On Track Alternative School
Grades: 6-8
0.2 miles
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900 0.2 6-8 n/a - Saint Paul Community School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1,102 student
0.7 miles
170 Rose Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 917-0073 0.7 K-8 1,102 - Saint Paul Prodeo Academy St. Paul Charter School
0.7 miles
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(320) 290-3976 0.7 n/a n/a - Saint Paul Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 539 students
0.9 miles
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354 0.9 PK-6 539 - Saint Paul Saint Paul Music Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 632 students
0.9 miles
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795 0.9 PK-6 632
School Reviews
5 Washington Rocks! Awesome Community with High expectations place. where we really Care about each other and everybody belongs! We have highly qualified Teachers and Awesome Support Staff. - Posted by Teacher - Mrs Johnson |
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