St. Paul City High School

Summary:

St. Paul City High School is a public charter high school serving 106 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic and African American.

The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota. Only 3.7% of students are proficient or better in Math, and 18.18% are proficient or better in Reading, well below the state averages. The school also struggles with low graduation rates of just 38.4%, compared to the state average of 83.3%, and high dropout rates of 15.3%, much higher than the state average of 2.4%. The school serves a high-needs population, with 82.08% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, more than double the state average.

While Como Park Senior High and Creative Arts Secondary School in the Saint Paul Public Schools district show more balanced racial compositions, Upper Mississippi High Academy and MMSA Secondary School have significantly higher percentages of White and African American students, respectively. These nearby charter schools also show varying levels of academic performance, with Upper Mississippi High Academy performing better than St. Paul City High School but still below the state average, while MMSA Secondary School struggles with even lower academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103-8888

(651) 225-9177

District: St. Paul City School

SchoolDigger Rank:
459^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.9%

African American:

30.2%

White:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Paul City High School ranks worse than 95.6% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Paul City High School 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Paul City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul City High School 459^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See St. Paul City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Hispanic students:

St. Paul City School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul City School 451^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Paul City High School

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Rank History for all students at St. Paul City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	8.00	436^th	472	7.6%
2023	6.01	453^rd	476	4.8%
2024	5.41	459^th	480	4.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at St. Paul City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.03	89^th	102	12.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Paul City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	14.41	284^th	312	9.0%
2023	11.76	364^th	393	7.4%
2024	7.22	374^th	389	3.9%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Paul City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.72	400^th	403	0.7%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Paul City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.66	376^th	398	5.5%
2024	5.62	387^th	405	4.4%

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Rank History for African American students at St. Paul City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.67	104^th	109	4.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at St. Paul City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.42	142^nd	145	2.1%

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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 St. Paul City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	28	12	1	26	2	4	73
2021	20	15	1	24	3	5	68
2022	10	18	0	33	4	4	69
2023	7	32	4	54	5	4	106

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 St. Paul City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	73	7.7	9.4	71.2
2021	68	9.1	7.4	60.3
2022	69	9.1	7.5	79.7
2023	106	12.9	8.1	82.1

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 St. Paul City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	73	7.7	9.4	71.2
2021	68	9.1	7.4	60.3
2022	69	9.1	7.5	79.7
2023	106	12.9	8.1	82.1

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.

Schools Near St. Paul City High School

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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
St. Paul City High School	Public, Charter	9-12	215 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	St. Paul City School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 225-9177	106	13	8.1	82.1%	7 (6.6%)	32 (30.2%)	54 (50.9%)	4 (3.8%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	5.4	459^th of 480 public high schools	4.4%		6	453^rd of 476 public high schools	4.8%	6				3.7	3.7				18.2	18.2		5.3	5.3
Alternative Learning Center Gateway to College	Public	8-12	235 Marshall Avenue	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 403-4452	146	4	33.2	71.9%	19 (13.0%)	58 (39.7%)	30 (20.5%)	24 (16.4%)	8 (5.5%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.1%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0									$13,563
Upper Mississippi High Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	19 E Exchange St.	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Upper Mississippi Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 528-8091	131	0	11.0	31.3%	83 (63.4%)	6 (4.6%)	23 (17.6%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.2%)	48.7	265^th of 480 public high schools	44.8%		43.4	287^th of 476 public high schools	39.7%	22				20.0	20.0				50.0	50.0		38.9	38.9	$15,818
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art	Public, Charter	9-12	16 W 5th Street	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	St Paul Conservatory Performing Art	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 290-2225	397	20	19.5	12.1%	256 (64.5%)	37 (9.3%)	53 (13.4%)	18 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.1%)	86.5	41^st of 480 public high schools	91.5%		81.3	70^th of 476 public high schools	85.3%	29				38.3	38.3				75.0	75.0		59.6	59.6	$11,858
Creative Arts Secondary School	Public, Magnet	6-12	65 Kellogg Blvd E	Saint Paul	55101	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 292-3480	354	21	17.0	82.2%	76 (21.5%)	119 (33.6%)	58 (16.4%)	58 (16.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.0%)	30.2	352^nd of 480 public high schools	26.7%		17.2	402^nd of 476 public high schools	15.5%	50	5.5	12.2	10.9	0.0	8.1	30.4	30.4	17.4	47.4	28.7	6.5	28.6	11.7	$15,324
Journeys Secondary School	Public	8-12	90 Western Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1900	74	12	6.3	79.7%	11 (14.9%)	38 (51.4%)	14 (18.9%)	3 (4.1%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)								(n/a)														$43,351
MMSA Secondary School	Public, Charter	6-12	169 Jenks Ave.	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Minnesota Math and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 246-0845	213	18	11.9	95.8%	4 (1.9%)	203 (95.3%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7	447^th of 480 public high schools	6.9%		11.2	420^th of 476 public high schools	11.8%	27	11.6	19.6	20.9	0.0	13.9	23.3	30.4	23.3	26.2	25.9	4.8	0.0	2.6	$5,926
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent	Public	5-12	1037 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 744-7970	46	7	7.0	95.7%	3 (6.5%)	17 (37.0%)	8 (17.4%)	15 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)														$26,767
Como Park Senior High	Public	9-12	740 Rose Ave W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8800	1,078	52	20.6	74.8%	204 (18.9%)	333 (30.9%)	121 (11.2%)	325 (30.1%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (8.1%)	20.5	390^th of 480 public high schools	18.8%		23.1	385^th of 476 public high schools	19.1%	5				7.5	7.5				33.2	33.2		24.4	24.4	$15,599
Focus Beyond	Public	9-12	340 Colborne St	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-5997	202	20	10.3	85.1%	37 (18.3%)	75 (37.1%)	32 (15.8%)	41 (20.3%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)								(n/a)														$31,474

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul City High School

What is the racial makeup of St. Paul City High School?

Students at St. Paul City High School are 51% Hispanic, 30% African American, 7% White, 5% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is St. Paul City High School a good school?

St. Paul City High School ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend St. Paul City High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended St. Paul City High School.

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