917 DCALS North

Summary:

917 DCALS North is a public high school located in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 74 students. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with the largest groups being Hispanic (48.65%) and White (27.03%) students.

Despite being in operation for over a decade, 917 DCALS North consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, scoring 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger for several years. The school has struggled with low academic performance, with students scoring well below state and district averages on standardized tests. Additionally, the school has experienced low graduation rates, ranging from 45.9% to 55.1% over the past five years, and high dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 11.5%. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Two Rivers High School, South St. Paul High School, and Humboldt High School, which significantly outperform 917 DCALS North on academic metrics.

Further analysis reveals that 917 DCALS North has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 63.51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has also experienced declining student enrollment, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has faced staffing challenges, with the student-teacher ratio fluctuating significantly over the past three years. Despite these challenges, 917 DCALS North has not shown any meaningful improvement in its rankings or test scores over time, raising concerns about the school's ability to effectively serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

150 Marie Ave E
West Saint Paul, MN 55118-8888

(651) 423-8259

District: Intermediate School District 917

SchoolDigger Rank:
445^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.6%

White:

27.0%

African American:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details 917 DCALS North ranks worse than 92.7% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at 917 DCALS North who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at 917 DCALS North is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), White (27%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at 917 DCALS North is 12.3. 3 high schools in the Intermediate School District 917 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare 917 DCALS North employs 6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

917 DCALS North was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks 917 DCALS North 445^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See 917 DCALS North in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for 917 DCALS North

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Rank History for all students at 917 DCALS North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	8.83	461^st	540	14.6%
2011	13.48	437^th	545	19.8%
2012	8.14	469^th	539	13.0%
2013	3.22	514^th	534	3.7%
2018	9.11	429^th	494	13.2%
2019	6.75	449^th	492	8.7%
2022	5.07	453^rd	472	4.0%
2023	4.78	464^th	476	2.5%
2024	7.14	445^th	480	7.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at 917 DCALS North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.27	381^st	393	3.1%

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Rank History for Female students at 917 DCALS North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	4.02	384^th	401	4.2%

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Rank History for Male students at 917 DCALS North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	2.74	396^th	403	1.7%
2023	3.08	392^nd	398	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for 917 DCALS North

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	21	11	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	48
2010	15	8	3	22	1	n/a	n/a	49
2011	23	11	0	15	0	0	1	50
2012	26	6	0	20	3	0	3	58
2013	30	5	0	25	1	0	2	63
2014	19	7	1	28	1	0	0	56
2015	20	4	1	18	0	0	0	43
2016	14	3	1	16	1	0	3	38
2017	21	6	0	20	0	0	4	51
2018	10	9	2	25	1	1	6	54
2019	25	8	1	29	0	0	7	70
2020	26	13	0	29	3	0	4	75
2021	33	17	2	39	0	0	7	98
2022	31	17	1	39	0	0	4	92
2023	20	10	3	36	0	0	5	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at 917 DCALS North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	48	4.0	12.0	n/a
2010	49	3.5	13.8	30.6
2011	50	3.5	14.0	24
2012	58	4.5	12.6	37.9
2013	63	4.2	15.0	44.4
2014	56	3.7	14.7	42.9
2015	43	3.0	14.3	39.5
2016	38	3.0	12.6	39.5
2017	51	3.4	14.7	45.1
2018	54	3.4	15.6	55.6
2019	70	3.4	20.2	34.3
2020	75	2.9	25.0	46.7
2021	98	2.5	39.2	32.7
2022	92	2.5	36.8	31.5
2023	74	6.0	12.3	63.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio 917 DCALS North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	48	4.0	12.0	n/a
2010	49	3.5	13.8	30.6
2011	50	3.5	14.0	24
2012	58	4.5	12.6	37.9
2013	63	4.2	15.0	44.4
2014	56	3.7	14.7	42.9
2015	43	3.0	14.3	39.5
2016	38	3.0	12.6	39.5
2017	51	3.4	14.7	45.1
2018	54	3.4	15.6	55.6
2019	70	3.4	20.2	34.3
2020	75	2.9	25.0	46.7
2021	98	2.5	39.2	32.7
2022	92	2.5	36.8	31.5
2023	74	6.0	12.3	63.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on 917 DCALS North

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 449^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 464^th of 476 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (917 DCALS North)	8	0	8%
11th Grade Math (Intermediate School District 917)	4.9	1.6	3.4%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (917 DCALS North)	0	0
End of Course Science (Intermediate School District 917)	12.1	6.7	5.5%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	70	74	5.7%
African American	8	10	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	29	36	24.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	20	20%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	63.5%	29.2%

Schools Near 917 DCALS North

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Branch Out Transitional Services	Public	12	150 Marie Ave E	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 403-7019	17	2	6.8	58.8%	9 (52.9%)	1 (5.9%)	6 (35.3%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$27,474
917 DCALS North	Public	9-12	150 Marie Ave E	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	Intermediate School District 917	No	No	No	No	(651) 423-8259	74	6	12.3	63.5%	20 (27.0%)	10 (13.5%)	36 (48.6%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	7.1	445^th of 480 public high schools	7.3%		4.8	464^th of 476 public high schools	2.5%	19				0.0	0.0							10.0	10.0
917 DCALS North Extended Day (EDOP)	Public	9-12	150 Marie Ave E	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	Intermediate School District 917	No	No	No	No	(651) 332-5571	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Academic Arts High School	Public, Charter	9-12	60 E Marie Ave Ste #220	West Saint Paul	55118	Dakota County	Academic Arts High School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 457-7427	104	12	8.8	24.0%	49 (47.1%)	17 (16.3%)	27 (26.0%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	11.2	432^nd of 480 public high schools	10.0%		32.2	356^th of 476 public high schools	25.2%	76				7.7	7.7				15.4	15.4				$20,116
S St. Paul Community Learning Cntr.	Public	7-12	710 - 19th Avenue North	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 450-9966	85	5	16.6	78.8%	36 (42.4%)	5 (5.9%)	33 (38.8%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.6%)	8.7	440^th of 480 public high schools	8.3%					(n/a)				0.0	0.0							14.3	14.3	$15,322
SSP Virtual	Public, Virtual	10-12	710 - 19th Avenue North	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 450-9966	12	0		75.0%	6 (50.0%)	2 (16.7%)	4 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Two Rivers High School	Public	9-12	1897 Delaware Ave	Mendota Heights	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 403-7101	1,479	77	19.2	46.8%	680 (46.0%)	186 (12.6%)	460 (31.1%)	41 (2.8%)	12 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (6.7%)	69.4	143^rd of 480 public high schools	70.2%		78.8	85^th of 476 public high schools	82.1%	58				38.8	38.8				47.2	47.2		54.1	54.1	$13,753
W St. Paul Area Learning Cntr.	Public	9-12	1897 Delaware Ave	Mendota Heights	55118	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 403-7101	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$4,398
South St. Paul High School	Public	9-12	700 N 2nd St	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 457-9408	923	38	24.5	54.9%	454 (49.2%)	78 (8.5%)	284 (30.8%)	22 (2.4%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (8.5%)	45.3	286^th of 480 public high schools	40.4%		41.3	303^rd of 476 public high schools	36.3%	17				13.9	13.9				46.9	46.9		41.4	41.4	$11,884
Humboldt High School	Public	6-12	30 Baker St E	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8600	1,031	56	18.4	90.1%	43 (4.2%)	269 (26.1%)	199 (19.3%)	458 (44.4%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.3%)	9.3	438^th of 480 public high schools	8.8%		9	430^th of 476 public high schools	9.7%	8	7.2	4.0	8.1	5.3	6.1	11.9	14.6	15.1	26.4	17.5	2.5	6.3	4.6	$17,564

Frequently Asked Questions about 917 DCALS North

What district is 917 DCALS North in?

Intermediate School District 917

Is 917 DCALS North a good school?

917 DCALS North ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend 917 DCALS North?

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended 917 DCALS North.

What is the racial makeup of 917 DCALS North?

Students at 917 DCALS North are 49% Hispanic, 27% White, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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