- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Creative Arts Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Creative Arts Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384004680
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creative Arts Secondary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #41 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Creative Arts Secondary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Arts Secondary School ranks #41 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384004680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Creative Arts Secondary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 273384004680 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 19.1:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Creative Arts Secondary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Creative Arts Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 382
Creative Arts Secondary School
382 students
What this shows Creative Arts Secondary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creative Arts Secondary School compares
Creative Arts Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 30.6%
White 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 16.0%
Two or More 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.4, Creative Arts Secondary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creative Arts Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creative Arts Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creative Arts Secondary School
How many students attend Creative Arts Secondary School?
Creative Arts Secondary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Secondary School is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creative Arts Secondary School?
74.6% of students at Creative Arts Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creative Arts Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Creative Arts Secondary School is African American at 30.6% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creative Arts Secondary School?
Creative Arts Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creative Arts Secondary School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Arts Secondary School ranks #41 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Creative Arts Secondary School, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.