Great River School

Summary:

Great River School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with 410 students. This relatively small school has a diverse student population, with 73.66% White, 5.85% African American, 9.02% Hispanic, and 6.34% Asian students.

Great River School consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.11% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools, and has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the top-performing schools in the state. Great River School also has an impressive 93.9% four-year graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average, and a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 1.6% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hmong College Prep Academy and Leap High School, Great River School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and school rankings. Additionally, Great River School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.93% in 2022-2023), compared to the nearby schools, which have much higher rates (over 80% in some cases), suggesting it may serve a more economically advantaged population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 1326 Energy Park Dr
       Saint Paul, MN  55108-8888


(651) 305-2780

District: Great River School

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,563 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.7%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Asian:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great River School ranks better than 74.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Great River School ranks better than 77.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Great River School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.7%), Hispanic (9%), Asian (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great River School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great River School is $19,563.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great River School:

SchoolDigger ranks Great River School 141st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Great River School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Great River School 110th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Great River School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Great River School 103rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Great River School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.44 307th 396 22.5%
2006 60.15 186th 406 54.2%
2007 61.42 157th 403 61.0%
2008 69.32 114th 409 72.1%
2010 91.72 10th 454 97.8%
2011 87.87 19th 478 96.0%
2012 70.65 125th 469 73.3%
2013 66.45 148th 488 69.7%
2014 69.12 132nd 490 73.1%
2015 60.50 200th 516 61.2%
2016 60.05 201st 508 60.4%
2017 64.32 181st 523 65.4%
2018 76.32 89th 518 82.8%
2019 93.26 12th 533 97.7%
2021 89.18 32nd 521 93.9%
2022 60.33 189th 520 63.7%
2023 76.24 94th 529 82.2%
2024 70.13 141st 545 74.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 22nd 253 91.3%
2022 84.99 18th 288 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.97 1st 415 99.8%
2023 79.64 46th 459 90.0%
2024 85.33 26th 473 94.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.63 74th 436 83.0%
2019 91.77 9th 439 97.9%
2022 50.68 225th 467 51.8%
2023 60.69 160th 455 64.8%
2024 56.52 191st 474 59.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.30 102nd 438 76.7%
2019 91.85 16th 454 96.5%
2022 65.19 147th 476 69.1%
2023 82.71 49th 464 89.4%
2024 74.74 89th 479 81.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.46 74th 428 82.7%
2019 91.92 10th 428 97.7%
2021 89.82 19th 422 95.5%
2022 51.83 198th 438 54.8%
2023 66.16 115th 436 73.6%
2024 50.95 199th 440 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Great River School

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Rank History for all high school students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.91 195th 463 57.9%
2008 91.41 13th 460 97.2%
2010 69.54 167th 540 69.1%
2011 81.21 49th 545 91.0%
2012 74.03 121st 539 77.6%
2013 86.08 20th 534 96.3%
2014 91.61 15th 483 96.9%
2015 92.29 15th 504 97.0%
2016 91.16 19th 489 96.1%
2017 83.61 53rd 489 89.2%
2018 71.45 147th 494 70.2%
2019 78.92 87th 492 82.3%
2021 95.72 6th 428 98.6%
2022 88.89 21st 472 95.6%
2023 92.67 19th 476 96.0%
2024 74.41 110th 480 77.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.38 17th 216 92.1%
2024 76.03 32nd 221 85.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.79 5th 393 98.7%
2024 89.96 22nd 389 94.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.24 196th 395 50.4%
2019 77.68 71st 401 82.3%
2022 88.69 14th 388 96.4%
2023 86.34 28th 396 92.9%
2024 71.57 92nd 403 77.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.14 83rd 398 79.1%
2019 71.34 102nd 411 75.2%
2022 82.89 42nd 403 89.6%
2023 92.62 16th 398 96.0%
2024 68.53 116th 405 71.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Great River School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.05 134th 414 67.6%
2019 79.06 58th 412 85.9%
2022 84.30 28th 401 93.0%
2023 92.40 16th 398 96.0%
2024 71.07 93rd 402 76.9%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, October 10, 2009

Open Quote This school presents opportunities for student growth and leadership that are simply amazing. As a public school, Great River does a great job offering off-campus and out-of-the-classroom learning that is rarely seen at other public institutions. Also, an Accredited IB program sets a rigorous standard for 11th and 12th grade students. My niece attends the school, and it is great. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Great River School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 60 8 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 81
2006 112 23 10 5 5 n/a n/a 0 155
2007 127 32 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2008 170 26 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 194 19 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2010 217 16 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2011 233 10 12 7 3 0 6 0 271
2012 239 10 9 12 3 0 6 0 279
2013 295 7 7 14 0 0 9 0 332
2014 374 4 10 11 5 5 7 0 416
2015 368 15 13 10 0 1 15 0 422
2016 263 8 10 10 1 0 9 0 301
2017 235 20 14 26 7 2 3 0 307
2018 223 23 24 24 5 2 4 0 305
2019 254 24 35 35 3 3 4 0 358
2020 275 25 32 38 4 1 3 0 378
2021 295 29 29 40 2 1 5 0 401
2022 305 26 21 39 1 1 14 0 407
2023 302 24 26 37 1 1 19 0 410

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

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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 Great River School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 81 9.3 8.7 7.4
2006 155 13.4 11.6 16.1
2007 173 14.2 12.2 22
2008 212 14.7 14.4 10.8
2009 231 18.4 12.6 13.9
2010 260 19.4 13.4 11.5
2011 271 21.9 12.3 12.9
2012 279 22.4 12.4 16.8
2013 332 25.4 13.0 17.8
2014 416 23.9 17.3 11.1
2015 422 22.0 19.1 9.7
2016 301 22.0 13.6 10.3
2017 307 24.2 12.6 15.6
2018 305 23.3 13.0 14.1
2019 358 23.8 15.0 12.6
2020 378 29.4 12.8 11.1
2021 401 26.0 15.3 10.5
2022 407 28.0 14.4 9.8
2023 410 30.5 13.4 22.9

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 Great River School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 81 9.3 8.7 7.4
2006 155 13.4 11.6 16.1
2007 173 14.2 12.2 22
2008 212 14.7 14.4 10.8
2009 231 18.4 12.6 13.9
2010 260 19.4 13.4 11.5
2011 271 21.9 12.3 12.9
2012 279 22.4 12.4 16.8
2013 332 25.4 13.0 17.8
2014 416 23.9 17.3 11.1
2015 422 22.0 19.1 9.7
2016 301 22.0 13.6 10.3
2017 307 24.2 12.6 15.6
2018 305 23.3 13.0 14.1
2019 358 23.8 15.0 12.6
2020 378 29.4 12.8 11.1
2021 401 26.0 15.3 10.5
2022 407 28.0 14.4 9.8
2023 410 30.5 13.4 22.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Great River School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,563

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great River School

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 12th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 529 Middle schools
 15.5%
Ranks 87th of 492 High schoolsRanks 19th of 476 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Great River School)68.438.7
 29.7%
   7th Grade Math (Great River School)68.438.7
 29.7%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Great River School)76.369.4
 6.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Great River School)76.369.4
 6.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Great River School)78.435
 43.4%
   8th Grade Math (Great River School)78.435
 43.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Great River School)82.772.6
 10.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Great River School)82.772.6
 10.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Great River School)68.631.7
 37%
   8th Grade Science (Great River School)68.631.7
 37%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Great River School)80.874.6
 6.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Great River School)80.874.6
 6.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Great River School)42.261.8
 19.5%
   11th Grade Math (Great River School)42.261.8
 19.5%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Great River School)62.355.2
 7.1%
   End of Course Science (Great River School)62.355.2
 7.1%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358410
 14.5%
African American2424
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian3526
 25.7%
Hispanic3537
 5.7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White254302
 18.9%
Two or More Races419
 375%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.6%22.9%
 10.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Great River School.

Students at Great River School are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Great River School ranks 110th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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