Top Rankings
Saint Paul School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 11,047 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School in Saint Paul School District have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Park Senior High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
103 Schools
1,177 Schools
# Students
32,544 Students
310,035 Students
# Teachers
2,367 Teachers
18,776 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.57
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
29%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
24%
11%
% White
22%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,777 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,796
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,777
$18,580
Best Saint Paul School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Gr: 5-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,574 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Johnson Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Saint Paul Online High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Como Park Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Harding Senior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 6th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,597 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #1313.
Leap High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 228-7706
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 228-7706
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1414.
Washington Technology Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Baker St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Gateway To College
Alternative School
235 Marshall Avenue, Office #3
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 403-4452
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 403-4452
Gr: 8-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Online School
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Secondary Special Sites
Alternative School
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Anna Westin House
Alternative School
2230 Como Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 645-5323
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Beyond
Special Education School
340 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-5997
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-5997
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Gordon Parks High School Summer
Alternative School
1212 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Secondary School
Special Education School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Gr: 8-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Gr: 2-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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