- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Journeys Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Journeys Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384003457
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Journeys Secondary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Journeys Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Journeys Secondary School ranks #11 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384003457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Journeys Secondary School shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 273384003457 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 6.6:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Journeys Secondary School shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Journeys 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 73
Journeys Secondary School
73 students
What this shows Journeys Secondary School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Journeys Secondary School compares
Journeys Secondary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 9% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 73 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.5%
White 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Journeys Secondary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Journeys 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Journeys 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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Journeys Secondary School
How many students attend Journeys Secondary School?
Journeys Secondary School has 73 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journeys Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Journeys Secondary School is 6.6:1, which is 58% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Journeys Secondary School?
71.6% of students at Journeys Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Journeys Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Journeys Secondary School is African American at 57.5% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Journeys Secondary School?
Journeys Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Journeys Secondary School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Journeys Secondary School ranks #11 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 Journeys 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.