- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul Online High School
Federal NCES profile for Saint Paul Online High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273384005418
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Paul Online High School earns 53/100 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.
- #2 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Paul Online High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Paul Online High School ranks #2 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384005418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Saint Paul Online High School grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+23.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 273384005418 · Saint Paul, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 21.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Saint Paul Online High School grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+23.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Saint Paul Online High 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 324
Saint Paul Online High School
324 students
What this shows Saint Paul Online High School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Paul Online High School compares
Saint Paul Online High School is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% 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
21.6:1
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.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 324 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 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 20.4%
White 11.1%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Saint Paul Online High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Saint Paul Online 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Paul Online High 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 high 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Paul Online High School
How many students attend Saint Paul Online High School?
Saint Paul Online High School has 324 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Online High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Online High School is 21.6:1, 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 Saint Paul Online High School?
74.6% of students at Saint Paul Online High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Paul Online High School?
The largest demographic group at Saint Paul Online High School is African American at 34.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Paul Online High School?
Saint Paul Online High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Saint Paul Online High School rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Paul Online High School ranks #2 of 21 high 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 high schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Saint Paul Online 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.