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Public high school · Intermediate School District 917 · West Saint Paul, Minnesota

917 Dcals North

917 Dcals North rates 5.9, right at the middle of Intermediate School District 917's high schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Intermediate School District 917 median is 6.0.

#1,185 of 2,005 schools in Minnesota · Intermediate School District 917: 2 high schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

An Intermediate School District 917 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,185 of 2,005 schools in Minnesota and 3 of 6 in Intermediate School District 917.

917 Dcals North is listed in Intermediate School District 917, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math10%24 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading25%8 students tested · state average not published · 2019 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 17 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.9
25% of the rating
Academics
2.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2019).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
917 Dcals North and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$85,229
Median home value
$331,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
61
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
38
Some Transit
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,253/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
2 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    5.9
  3. Bluesky Charter School0.6 mi · charter
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than 917 Dcals North among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does 917 Dcals North serve?

917 Dcals North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend 917 Dcals North?

917 Dcals North has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at 917 Dcals North?

The student-teacher ratio at 917 Dcals North is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does 917 Dcals North rank in MN?

917 Dcals North ranks #1,185 of 2,005 schools in MN.

What is 917 Dcals North's MySchoolScout rating?

917 Dcals North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at 917 Dcals North?

Based on loaded state assessment records, 917 Dcals North has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).

Is 917 Dcals North a charter school?

No, 917 Dcals North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is 917 Dcals North a Title I school?

No, 917 Dcals North is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 917 Dcals North?

59.7% of students at 917 Dcals North qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
77
Student-teacher ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
4-year graduation
40–49%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 6
Schools in district
14
District spending per student
$62,984
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 55118)
29,396
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
42.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.