Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, South St. Paul High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South St. Paul High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
South St. Paul High School's student population of 868 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Mascot
Sir Loin
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1853
School Rankings
South St. Paul High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South St. Paul High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1325 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South St. Paul High School's ranking?
South St. Paul High School is ranked #1325 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are South St. Paul High School often compared to?
South St. Paul High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inver Grove Heights Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South St. Paul High School?
The graduation rate of South St. Paul High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend South St. Paul High School?
868 students attend South St. Paul High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South St. Paul High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South St. Paul High School?
South St. Paul High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South St. Paul High School offer ?
South St. Paul High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South St. Paul High School part of?
South St. Paul High School is part of South St. Paul Public School District.
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