Gordon Parks High School

Public 7-12

1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1939

(651) 744-1212

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,796

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.4%

Asian:

23.0%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gordon Parks High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.4. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gordon Parks High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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 Gordon Parks High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.4%), Asian (23%), Hispanic (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gordon Parks High School is 15, which is the 5^th best among 10 high schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Gordon Parks High School employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gordon Parks High School is $22,796, which is the 4^th highest among 10 high schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gordon Parks High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Saint Paul Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Paul Public Schools 346^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gordon Parks High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	2.74	437^th	452	3.3%
2006	6.33	432^nd	450	4.0%
2007	5.31	454^th	463	1.9%
2008	5.20	449^th	460	2.4%
2010	2.90	529^th	540	2.0%
2011	2.88	534^th	545	2.0%
2012	4.77	498^th	539	7.6%
2013	3.63	508^th	534	4.9%
2015	4.06	481^st	504	4.6%
2017	4.40	466^th	489	4.7%

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

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gordon Parks High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	119	78	27	17	5	n/a	n/a	246
1995	72	71	17	13	4	n/a	n/a	177
1996	72	71	17	13	4	n/a	n/a	177
1997	79	93	19	10	4	n/a	n/a	205
1998	102	117	30	19	8	n/a	n/a	276
1999	114	124	47	24	9	n/a	n/a	318
2000	92	98	62	19	3	n/a	n/a	274
2001	72	133	80	23	5	n/a	n/a	313
2002	66	129	94	43	2	n/a	n/a	334
2003	66	129	94	43	2	n/a	n/a	334
2004	54	151	87	24	4	n/a	n/a	320
2005	55	165	82	26	9	n/a	n/a	337
2006	40	132	83	33	9	n/a	n/a	297
2007	45	124	69	37	4	n/a	n/a	279
2008	35	111	76	35	9	n/a	n/a	266
2009	22	98	64	45	1	n/a	n/a	230
2010	30	128	45	45	11	n/a	n/a	259
2011	22	127	57	34	4	0	3	247
2012	16	126	39	24	1	0	4	210
2013	23	131	68	34	3	0	4	263
2014	17	109	44	34	5	0	9	218
2015	27	85	36	36	7	0	5	196
2016	23	83	36	36	4	0	10	192
2017	16	81	36	37	4	1	6	181
2018	11	107	27	35	5	1	6	192
2019	14	94	39	30	5	0	7	189
2020	14	67	26	27	3	0	7	144
2021	10	57	13	26	1	0	6	113
2022	10	56	22	18	1	0	6	113
2023	9	66	35	25	2	0	15	152

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 Gordon Parks High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	246	1.9	129.5	16.3
1995	177	0.0	0.0	25.4
1996	177	0.0	0.0	25.4
1997	205	21.0	9.8	34.1
1998	276	n/a	0.0	31.2
1999	318	63.7	5.0	31.1
2000	274	36.9	7.4	38.7
2001	313	15.9	19.7	38.7
2002	334	20.0	16.7	44.9
2003	334	20.0	16.7	44.9
2004	320	12.7	25.2	45
2005	337	11.0	30.6	54
2006	297	6.8	43.7	58.6
2007	279	10.0	27.9	62
2008	266	11.0	24.2	69.5
2009	230	10.9	21.1	71.3
2010	259	15.9	16.2	86.5
2011	247	15.9	15.4	75.7
2012	210	16.6	12.6	79
2013	263	15.3	17.1	72.6
2014	218	17.5	12.4	84.4
2015	196	17.0	11.5	68.4
2016	192	13.0	14.7	69.8
2017	181	12.2	14.8	65.7
2018	192	13.1	14.5	69.8
2019	189	11.7	16.1	71.4
2020	144	12.1	11.8	70.8
2021	113	11.3	9.9	63.7
2022	113	11.3	9.9	59.3
2023	152	10.1	15.0	84.9

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 Gordon Parks High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	246	1.9	129.5	16.3
1995	177	0.0	0.0	25.4
1996	177	0.0	0.0	25.4
1997	205	21.0	9.8	34.1
1998	276	n/a	0.0	31.2
1999	318	63.7	5.0	31.1
2000	274	36.9	7.4	38.7
2001	313	15.9	19.7	38.7
2002	334	20.0	16.7	44.9
2003	334	20.0	16.7	44.9
2004	320	12.7	25.2	45
2005	337	11.0	30.6	54
2006	297	6.8	43.7	58.6
2007	279	10.0	27.9	62
2008	266	11.0	24.2	69.5
2009	230	10.9	21.1	71.3
2010	259	15.9	16.2	86.5
2011	247	15.9	15.4	75.7
2012	210	16.6	12.6	79
2013	263	15.3	17.1	72.6
2014	218	17.5	12.4	84.4
2015	196	17.0	11.5	68.4
2016	192	13.0	14.7	69.8
2017	181	12.2	14.8	65.7
2018	192	13.1	14.5	69.8
2019	189	11.7	16.1	71.4
2020	144	12.1	11.8	70.8
2021	113	11.3	9.9	63.7
2022	113	11.3	9.9	59.3
2023	152	10.1	15.0	84.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gordon Parks High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,796

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gordon Parks High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Gordon Parks High School)	0	0
11th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	27.4	18.6	8.8%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	152	19.6%
African American	94	66	29.8%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	39	35	10.3%
Hispanic	30	25	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	9	35.7%
Two or More Races	7	15	114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.4%	84.9%	13.4%

Schools Near Gordon Parks 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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Gordon Parks High School	Public	7-12	1212 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 744-1212	152	10	15.0	84.9%	9 (5.9%)	66 (43.4%)	25 (16.4%)	35 (23.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.9%)								(n/a)							$22,796
Alternative Learning Center Evening High School	Public	9-12	1212 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1210	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$17,816
Alternative Learning Center Online School	Public	9-12	1212 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gordon Parks High School Summer	Public	9-12	1212 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,237
High School For Recording Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	1166 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	High School For Recording Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 287-0890	241	10	23.8	88.0%	12 (5.0%)	166 (68.9%)	29 (12.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.9%)	4.8	468^th of 480 public high schools	2.5%		4.9	463^rd of 476 public high schools	2.7%	5	0.0	0.0	9.4	9.4			$21,455
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
Central Senior High	Public	9-12	275 Lexington Pkwy N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 744-4900	1,691	73	23.0	49.0%	712 (42.1%)	491 (29.0%)	141 (8.3%)	205 (12.1%)	13 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	129 (7.6%)	69.8	139^th of 480 public high schools	71.0%		59.1	200^th of 476 public high schools	58.0%	61	32.7	32.7	60.9	60.9	43.0	43.0	$14,683
Leap High School	Public	9-12	740 York Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 228-7706	129	14	9.0	85.3%	1 (0.8%)	11 (8.5%)	80 (62.0%)	36 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3.3	477^th of 480 public high schools	0.6%		2.4	476^th of 476 public high schools	0.0%	1	0.0	0.0	1.9	1.9	0.0	0.0	$22,112
LEAP High School Summer	Public	8-12	631 Albert Street N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,237
Career Pathways	Public, Charter	6-12	1355 Pierce Butler Rt	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Career Pathways	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 400-1781	123	5	25.8	82.9%	13 (10.6%)	90 (73.2%)	10 (8.1%)	8 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)		5.9		6.3			$15,364

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon Parks High School

How many students attend Gordon Parks High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Gordon Parks High School.

What is the racial makeup of Gordon Parks High School?

Students at Gordon Parks High School are 43% African American, 23% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% White, 1% American Indian.

What district is Gordon Parks High School in?

Saint Paul Public Schools

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