How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Minneapolis Public School District | St. Paul School of Northern Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota | SAINT PAUL, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 29,205 | 225 |
| Number of Schools | 85 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 24.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Minneapolis Public School District | St. Paul School of Northern Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,112 | $16,408 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.5% | 11.8% |
| State Revenue | 50.3% | 86.8% |
| Local Revenue | 31.2% | 1.5% |
Minneapolis Public School District
Federal State Local
St. Paul School of Northern Lights
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Minneapolis Public School District | St. Paul School of Northern Lights |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 70.2% |
| African American | 32.5% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.7% | 23.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Minneapolis Public School District | St. Paul School of Northern Lights |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 55 | — |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 284.5:1 | 60:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.6% | 14.6% |
School Types
Minneapolis Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
St. Paul School of Northern Lights
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.