How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Rochester Beacon Academy | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rochester, Minnesota | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 85 | 32,316 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 87 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.4:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Rochester Beacon Academy | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,625 | $20,457 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.1% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 90.6% | 53.2% |
| Local Revenue | 1.3% | 25.8% |
Rochester Beacon Academy
Federal State Local
Saint Paul Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Rochester Beacon Academy | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 22.4% |
| African American | 4.3% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 24.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.4% | 66.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Rochester Beacon Academy | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 115:1 | 285.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.6% | 49.8% |
School Types
Rochester Beacon Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Saint Paul Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.