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South St. Paul Secondary

Public | 7-12 | 1322 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

102 years of amazing teachers that not only teach, but are also friends to the students. South Saint Paul High School has been a great environment that has brought me many great memories and has helped me gain the knowledge I need to succeed. With a strong community base, it's a great place to learn and grow and I wouldn't have chosen any other high school to attend!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2008

I'm a 2007 alumni and I learned way more in my years here than my two years at college so far...I learned so much that I haven't learned anything at college so far. P-A-C-K-E-R-S! Packers are the Very Best!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2005

I'm a 2003 grad of SSP High and it is a wonderful high school. Demographically SSP is a blue collar area, but that does not affect quality in academics. I was an honors student and I was more than challenged. For those who aren't so inclined, there are regular level courses in all subjects which are also well taught. The teachers are absolutely excellent in all subjects. The chemistry dept. is unusually good b/c I aced my college chem courses with minimal study! I felt very well prepared for college coming from SSP and I only wish I could find a school of this size and quality when its my kids' turn b/c I no longer live in MN. This is an excellent school with strong programs and experienced teachers.
—Submitted by Faith, a former student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

216 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

229 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students65%
Female66%
Male63%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant65%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students82%
Female80%
Male85%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students42%
Female35%
Male50%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant42%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female59%
Male58%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female64%
Male57%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant60%

Science

All Students34%
Female31%
Male37%
Black14%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic14%
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English35%
Non-migrant34%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Science

All Students48%
Female51%
Male45%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 92% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female52%
Male70%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing, 10 in reading, and 11 in math. The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 76%
Hispanic 14% 6%
Black 6% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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700 North 2nd St
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: (651) 457-9408

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