HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — 1 schools

241
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$25,248
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 smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 181 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,248 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 6.3% local, 79.8% state, and 13.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 67/100, ranked #89 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 100.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.9% African American, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% White across the district's schools.

High School for Recording Arts accounts for 100.0% of all HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 82.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS chronic absenteeism rate is 100.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
79.8%
State
6.3%
Local

Funding Equity

67
Equity Score
89 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ramsey County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

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.

Programs & Resources

100.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS

School Enrollment
High School for Recording Arts
Charter
181

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS?

HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS has 1 schools, 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 $25,248 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #89 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ramsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 67/100, ranking #89 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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