- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
St. Paul City High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270014205264Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul City High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #7 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Paul City High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul City High School ranks #7 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: St. Paul City School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270014205264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
St. Paul City High School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+41.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 270014205264 · Saint Paul, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
152 enr · 12.7:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Paul City Primary School (313 students)
St. Paul City High School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+41.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Paul City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Paul City
St. Paul City Primary School
313 students
- This school
St. Paul City High School
152 students
- St. Paul City
St. Paul City Middle School
150 students
What this shows St. Paul City High School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Paul City High School compares
St. Paul City 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 85% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$22,794
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 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
African American 25.7%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.6%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, St. Paul City High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St. Paul City School reports $22,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Paul City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul City Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Paul City Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul City High School
How many students attend St. Paul City High School?
St. Paul City High School has 152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City High School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 St. Paul City High School?
79.2% of students at St. Paul City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul City High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul City High School?
St. Paul City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 St. Paul City High School rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul City High School ranks #7 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 St. Paul City School?
Besides St. Paul City High School, St. Paul City School also operates St. Paul City Primary School (313 students) and St. Paul City Middle School (150 students). See the St. Paul City School district page for the complete list.