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#780 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 39% in state
Career Pathways
High School · Career Pathways · Saint Paul, MN
A charter high school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1355 PIERCE BUTLER RT, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Career Pathways score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 28% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Career Pathways sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,038
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Career Pathways
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Career Pathways is listed in Career Pathways; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Career Pathways
Career Pathways is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Career Pathways, serving approximately 111 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Career Pathways
What grades does Career Pathways serve?
Career Pathways serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Career Pathways?
Career Pathways has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Pathways?
The student-teacher ratio at Career Pathways is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Career Pathways rank in MN?
Career Pathways ranks #780 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Career Pathways's MySchoolScout rating?
Career Pathways has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Career Pathways?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Career Pathways has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Career Pathways a charter school?
Yes, Career Pathways is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Career Pathways a Title I school?
No, Career Pathways is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Career Pathways?
83.8% of students at Career Pathways 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 400-1781
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55104)
- 45,777
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 55104; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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