- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Open World Learning Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Open World Learning Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384004443
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Open World Learning Secondary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #44 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Open World Learning Secondary has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Open World Learning Secondary ranks #44 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384004443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Open World Learning Secondary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 273384004443 · Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 21.9:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Open World Learning Secondary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Open World Learning Secondary 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 504
Open World Learning Secondary
504 students
What this shows Open World Learning Secondary reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Open World Learning Secondary compares
Open World Learning Secondary 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 7.9%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Open World Learning Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Open World Learning Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Open World Learning Secondary'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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Open World Learning Secondary
How many students attend Open World Learning Secondary?
Open World Learning Secondary has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Open World Learning Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Open World Learning Secondary is 21.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Open World Learning Secondary?
24.8% of students at Open World Learning Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Open World Learning Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Open World Learning Secondary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Open World Learning Secondary?
Open World Learning Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Open World Learning Secondary rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Open World Learning Secondary ranks #44 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 Open World Learning Secondary, 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.