Enrollment
217
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Gordon Parks High School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Parks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001415
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Parks High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #14 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Parks High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Parks High School ranks #14 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Parks High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Parks High School
Gordon Parks High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 217 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Minnesota schools and 37% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 82.2% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 217 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 72 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Saint Paul Public Schools spends $20,457 per pupil, 34% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students) and Harding Senior High (1,591 students) alongside Gordon Parks High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gordon Parks High School compares
Gordon Parks High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 92% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$20,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
Asian 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 6.9%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Gordon Parks High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Paul Public Schools, which includes Gordon Parks High School.
$20,457
Per student
+34%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gordon Parks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Parks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Parks High School
How many students attend Gordon Parks High School?
Gordon Parks High School has 217 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks High School is 21.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Parks High School?
82.2% of students at Gordon Parks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Parks High School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Parks High School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Parks High School?
Gordon Parks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gordon Parks High School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Parks High School ranks #14 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.
Is Gordon Parks High School a good school?
Gordon Parks High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Gordon Parks High 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.
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