High School for Recording Arts

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Saint Paul, Minnesota - 1 schools

An equity score of 75/100 ranks High School for Recording Arts #51 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $28,282 per pupil, High School for Recording Arts ranks #12 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

241
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$28,282
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

High School for Recording Arts operates 1 public schools serving 241 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ramsey County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,282 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 51 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.3% local, 79.8% state, and 13.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 75/100, ranked #51 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 72.9% African American, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is High School for Recording Arts, enrolling 181 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

High School for Recording Arts accounts for 75.1% of all High School for Recording Arts student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of High School for Recording Arts a distant remainder — means High School for Recording Arts-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

High School for Recording Arts reports 82.6% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
79.8%
State
6.3%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
51 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in High School for Recording Arts.

White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 72.9%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 12.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in High School for Recording Arts

School Enrollment
High School for Recording Arts
Charter
181

How High School for Recording Arts Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kittson Central School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
New Discoveries Montessori Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Truman Public School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Scitech Academy Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Avalon School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to High School for Recording Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in High School for Recording Arts?

High School for Recording Arts has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 241 students.

How much does High School for Recording Arts spend per student?

High School for Recording Arts spends $28,282 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #51 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of High School for Recording Arts?

High School for Recording Arts students are 72.9% African American, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% White, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for High School for Recording Arts?

High School for Recording Arts has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #51 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.