Is St. Peter High School a good school?

St. Peter High School ranks 173 rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St. Peter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 718 students attended St. Peter High School.

What is the racial makeup of St. Peter High School?

Students at St. Peter High School are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into St. Peter High School?

St. Peter High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Elementary School Elementary : South Elementary School Middle : St. Peter Middle School

St. Peter High School

Summary:

St. Peter High School is a public high school serving 718 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Peter, Minnesota, part of the St. Peter Public School District. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Minnesota, with strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and success across diverse student subgroups.

St. Peter High School's academic achievements are impressive, with proficiency rates on state standardized tests often exceeding state and district averages, particularly in reading and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.47% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 52.22%. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.8% to 95.3% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average. In contrast, nearby schools like Nicollet High School and Kato Public Charter School have significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates.

While St. Peter High School's overall performance is impressive, the school is facing some challenges. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 24.49% in 2021-2022 to 38.86% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. This trend is in contrast to nearby schools like Cleveland Secondary, which has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, St. Peter High School has seen a slight increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 17.5 in 2021-2022 to 19.4 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the ratios of some nearby schools. The school and district will need to address these challenges to maintain its high level of performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2121 West Broadway Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1332

(507) 934-4212

District: St. Peter Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,295

Feeder schools for St. Peter High School:

Elementary:	North Elementary School
	South Elementary School
Middle:	St. Peter Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 718

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

Hispanic:

15.7%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Peter High School ranks better than 64% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Peter 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.

Student Body

Compare Details St. Peter High School has the largest high school student body size in the St. Peter Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (15.7%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Peter High School is 19.4. 3 high schools in the St. Peter Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare St. Peter High School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Peter High School is $20,295, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 high schools in the St. Peter Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Peter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Peter High School 173^rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See St. Peter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for St. Peter High School

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Rank History for all students at St. Peter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	72.37	148^th	433	65.8%
2005	67.92	204^th	452	54.9%
2006	64.60	199^th	450	55.8%
2007	76.39	112^th	463	75.8%
2008	78.88	98^th	460	78.7%
2009	59.29	128^th	234	45.3%
2010	69.01	171^st	540	68.3%
2011	79.41	64^th	545	88.3%
2012	73.16	137^th	539	74.6%
2013	70.12	147^th	534	72.5%
2014	74.23	109^th	483	77.4%
2015	77.21	99^th	504	80.4%
2016	86.20	44^th	489	91.0%
2017	62.88	205^th	489	58.1%
2018	79.05	90^th	494	81.8%
2019	69.73	150^th	492	69.5%
2021	72.20	112^th	428	73.8%
2022	80.15	68^th	472	85.6%
2023	70.60	121^st	476	74.6%
2024	64.94	173^rd	480	64.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.90	77^th	85	9.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Peter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	60.18	65^th	195	66.7%
2019	54.09	89^th	220	59.5%
2022	44.23	129^th	214	39.7%
2023	72.40	38^th	216	82.4%
2024	46.42	115^th	221	48.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	68.89	95^th	374	74.6%
2019	60.20	144^th	370	61.1%
2021	33.27	201^st	270	25.6%
2022	74.80	59^th	312	81.1%
2023	61.02	135^th	393	65.6%
2024	62.64	127^th	389	67.4%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Peter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.30	141^st	395	64.3%
2019	58.05	187^th	401	53.4%
2021	71.28	79^th	339	76.7%
2022	82.73	33^rd	388	91.5%
2023	62.66	139^th	396	64.9%
2024	58.57	177^th	403	56.1%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Peter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	79.74	54^th	398	86.4%
2019	68.67	121^st	411	70.6%
2021	66.25	113^th	351	67.8%
2022	71.02	103^rd	403	74.4%
2023	68.45	111^th	398	72.1%
2024	59.46	163^rd	405	59.8%

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Rank History for African American students at St. Peter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	42.41	59^th	106	44.3%
2019	29.75	76^th	103	26.2%
2022	74.43	20^th	102	80.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at St. Peter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	58.35	47^th	129	63.6%
2019	49.93	63^rd	132	52.3%
2021	48.22	46^th	101	54.5%
2022	48.59	69^th	135	48.9%
2023	68.37	35^th	136	74.3%
2024	62.94	42^nd	145	71.0%

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Rank History for White students at St. Peter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.48	40^th	414	90.3%
2019	70.86	110^th	412	73.3%
2021	69.88	94^th	364	74.2%
2022	76.69	58^th	401	85.5%
2023	65.60	126^th	398	68.3%
2024	57.93	166^th	402	58.7%

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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. Peter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	779	4	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	796
1989	781	3	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	798
1990	780	2	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	801
1991	807	3	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	822
1992	861	6	7	4	4	n/a	n/a	882
1993	878	5	6	8	7	n/a	n/a	904
1994	907	3	5	6	7	n/a	n/a	928
1995	619	4	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	639
1996	619	4	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	639
1997	601	3	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	617
1998	613	3	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	630
1999	647	9	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	668
2000	661	13	6	13	3	n/a	n/a	696
2001	638	10	10	13	3	n/a	n/a	674
2002	589	12	16	17	3	n/a	n/a	637
2003	589	12	16	17	3	n/a	n/a	637
2004	569	11	15	22	4	n/a	n/a	621
2005	544	13	13	26	5	n/a	n/a	601
2006	535	15	10	32	3	n/a	n/a	595
2007	563	14	8	30	2	n/a	n/a	617
2008	532	16	5	42	1	n/a	n/a	596
2009	501	13	5	39	3	n/a	n/a	561
2010	503	9	9	38	1	n/a	n/a	560
2011	490	19	8	27	1	0	4	549
2012	467	25	5	31	0	0	7	535
2013	462	42	6	32	0	0	4	546
2014	426	33	6	37	0	0	2	504
2015	431	38	7	45	0	0	2	523
2016	443	44	11	48	0	0	4	550
2017	453	59	13	49	0	0	4	578
2018	506	72	17	68	1	0	12	676
2019	490	79	15	79	3	0	16	682
2020	525	70	16	72	3	0	17	703
2021	506	61	12	92	3	0	20	694
2022	486	57	10	104	2	0	23	682
2023	524	48	8	113	4	0	21	718

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. Peter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	796	51.5	15.4	8.5
1989	798	54.7	14.5	8.6
1990	801	54.6	14.6	8.5
1991	822	54.0	15.2	9.1
1992	882	53.2	16.5	10.4
1993	904	57.0	15.9	8.1
1994	928	56.5	16.4	8.7
1995	639	0.4	1597.5	5
1996	639	0.4	1597.5	5
1997	617	37.4	16.5	5.3
1998	630	n/a	0.0	9.2
1999	668	46.1	14.5	9
2000	696	41.8	16.7	15.5
2001	674	42.2	16.0	10.2
2002	637	38.9	16.4	13.3
2003	637	38.9	16.4	13.3
2004	621	38.8	16.0	15.3
2005	601	38.1	15.8	17.5
2006	595	38.2	15.6	19.2
2007	617	36.1	17.1	19.4
2008	596	36.5	16.3	19.5
2009	561	34.0	16.5	18.5
2010	560	32.1	17.4	21.3
2011	549	31.6	17.3	25.9
2012	535	32.6	16.3	26.2
2013	546	32.7	16.6	29.3
2014	504	29.5	17.0	29.8
2015	523	31.0	16.8	30.8
2016	550	32.0	17.1	31.3
2017	578	33.6	17.1	33.2
2018	676	35.8	18.8	36.7
2019	682	35.3	19.2	32.6
2020	703	35.8	19.6	31.4
2021	694	38.8	17.8	26.2
2022	682	38.8	17.5	24.5
2023	718	36.8	19.4	38.9

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 St. Peter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	796	51.5	15.4	8.5
1989	798	54.7	14.5	8.6
1990	801	54.6	14.6	8.5
1991	822	54.0	15.2	9.1
1992	882	53.2	16.5	10.4
1993	904	57.0	15.9	8.1
1994	928	56.5	16.4	8.7
1995	639	0.4	1597.5	5
1996	639	0.4	1597.5	5
1997	617	37.4	16.5	5.3
1998	630	n/a	0.0	9.2
1999	668	46.1	14.5	9
2000	696	41.8	16.7	15.5
2001	674	42.2	16.0	10.2
2002	637	38.9	16.4	13.3
2003	637	38.9	16.4	13.3
2004	621	38.8	16.0	15.3
2005	601	38.1	15.8	17.5
2006	595	38.2	15.6	19.2
2007	617	36.1	17.1	19.4
2008	596	36.5	16.3	19.5
2009	561	34.0	16.5	18.5
2010	560	32.1	17.4	21.3
2011	549	31.6	17.3	25.9
2012	535	32.6	16.3	26.2
2013	546	32.7	16.6	29.3
2014	504	29.5	17.0	29.8
2015	523	31.0	16.8	30.8
2016	550	32.0	17.1	31.3
2017	578	33.6	17.1	33.2
2018	676	35.8	18.8	36.7
2019	682	35.3	19.2	32.6
2020	703	35.8	19.6	31.4
2021	694	38.8	17.8	26.2
2022	682	38.8	17.5	24.5
2023	718	36.8	19.4	38.9

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 St. Peter High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,295

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Peter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 121^st of 476 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (St. Peter High School)	60.9	52.5	8.4%
10th Grade Reading (St. Peter Public School District)	60.8	51.7	9%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (St. Peter High School)	50	33.3	16.7%
11th Grade Math (St. Peter Public School District)	49.4	31.4	18%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (St. Peter High School)	55.7	54.2	1.5%
End of Course Science (St. Peter Public School District)	55.1	50.7	4.4%
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	682	718	5.3%
African American	79	48	39.2%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	15	8	46.7%
Hispanic	79	113	43%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	490	524	6.9%
Two or More Races	16	21	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.6%	38.9%	6.3%

Schools Near St. Peter 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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	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. Peter High School	Public	9-12	2121 West Broadway Avenue	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-4212	718	37	19.4	38.9%	524 (73.0%)	48 (6.7%)	113 (15.7%)	8 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.9%)	64.9	173^rd of 480 public high schools	64.0%		70.6	121^st of 476 public high schools	74.6%	52			25.7	25.7			60.5	60.5		42.7	42.7	$20,295
Rock Bend High School Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	801 Davis St	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-5703	22	2	10.3	72.7%	10 (45.5%)	2 (9.1%)	9 (40.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)												$4,389
St. Peter Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	2121 West Broadway Ave	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-4212	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$12,077
Hoffman Learning Center	Public	5-12	2001 Sheppard Dr	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-9820	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$22,088
Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Public	7-12	2100 Sheppard Dr	Saint Peter	56082	Nicollet County	St. Peter Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 934-9820	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cleveland Secondary	Public	7-12	400 6th St	Cleveland	56017	Le Sueur County	Cleveland Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 931-5953	265	15	18.1	28.3%	235 (88.7%)	2 (0.8%)	17 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	40.2	313^th of 480 public high schools	34.8%		42.7	292^nd of 476 public high schools	38.7%	21	42.2	52.6	30.0	41.5	46.7	44.7	42.0	44.4	44.7	26.0	34.1	$10,725
Alternative Learning Cooperative	Public	10-12	700 South Street	Henderson	56044	Sibley County	Le Sueur-Henderson School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 665-5900	20	2	9.7	60.0%	10 (50.0%)	3 (15.0%)	5 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)												$2,833
Le Sueur-Henderson High School	Public	9-12	901 E Ferry St	Le Sueur	56058	Le Sueur County	Le Sueur-Henderson School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 665-5800	279	19	14.4	29.0%	217 (77.8%)	4 (1.4%)	49 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)	86.9	39^th of 480 public high schools	91.9%		76.9	92^nd of 476 public high schools	80.7%	53			49.1	49.1			71.0	71.0		50.8	50.8	$12,675
Nicollet High School	Public	7-12	1 Pine St	Nicollet	56074	Nicollet County	Nicollet Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 232-3411	177	14	12.4	18.1%	158 (89.3%)	4 (2.3%)	12 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	54.5	236^th of 480 public high schools	50.8%		44.5	278^th of 476 public high schools	41.6%	42	31.0	57.1	37.0	40.3	33.3	42.9	50.0	41.1	14.3	27.3	20.9	$13,068
Kato Public Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	110 N 6th St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Kato Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-5524	68	8	8.3	83.8%	45 (66.2%)	5 (7.4%)	9 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.9%)	5	465^th of 480 public high schools	3.1%		10.4	424^th of 476 public high schools	10.9%	41		0.0	0.0	2.2		0.0	15.4	9.1	6.7	6.3	6.5	$17,294

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