How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Global Arts Plus Upper | St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 437 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.2% | 20.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Global Arts Plus Upper | St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,634 | $15,800 |
| District | Saint Paul Public Schools | St. Paul School of Northern Lights |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Global Arts Plus Upper | St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.2% | 73.3% |
| African American | 28.8% | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% | 6.7% |
| Asian | 13.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 13.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Global Arts Plus Upper | St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 301:1 | 92:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.4% | 14.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.