- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Saint Paul, MN
The Next Step
Federal NCES profile for The Next Step, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272385003375
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Next Step earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in North Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The Next Step has class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Next Step ranks #2 of 4 high schools in North Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Minnesota
NCES ID 272385003375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
The Next Step shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 272385003375 · North Saint Paul, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 8.4:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tartan Senior High (1,687 students)
The Next Step shrank from 91 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
The Next Step in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tartan Senior
Tartan Senior High
1,687 students
- North Senior H
North Senior High
1,649 students
- John Glenn Mid
John Glenn Middle
1,073 students
- Skyview Commun
Skyview Community Middle
1,029 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary
898 students
- This school 84
The Next Step
84 students
What this shows The Next Step reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Next Step compares
The Next Step 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 13% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$16,478
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 41.7%
African American 20.2%
Asian 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, The Next Step is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale reports $16,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Next Step Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Community Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Next Step's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Next Step
How many students attend The Next Step?
The Next Step has 84 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Next Step?
The student-teacher ratio at The Next Step is 8.4:1, which is 47% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% 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 The Next Step?
61.5% of students at The Next Step are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Next Step?
The largest demographic group at The Next Step is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in North Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Next Step?
The Next Step has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Next Step rank among high schools in North Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, The Next Step ranks #2 of 4 high schools in North 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 North Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
Besides The Next Step, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale also operates Tartan Senior High (1,687 students), North Senior High (1,649 students), and John Glenn Middle (1,073 students). See the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district page for the complete list.