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#1434 of 1,992 schools in MN

Como Park Senior High

High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN

A Saint Paul Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

740 ROSE AVE W, Saint Paul, MN 55117

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 71.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate71%
AP Participation24.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at Como Park Senior High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
29%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Como Park Senior High 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 79Very 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

$71,784

Median home value

$262,700

Median rent

$1,178/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·48 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Metro Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–120.8 mi141Compare →
Washington Technology Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.2 mi1,033Compare →
Great River SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.27–121.3 mi401Compare →

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.

Saint Paul Public Schools

Schools in district
102
Rank in district
#34 of 68
District spending per student
$21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Como Park Senior High is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Como Park Senior High

Como Park Senior High is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 1,074 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Como Park Senior High

What grades does Como Park Senior High serve?

Como Park Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Como Park Senior High?

Como Park Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,074 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Como Park Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Como Park Senior High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Como Park Senior High rank in MN?

Como Park Senior High ranks #1,434 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Como Park Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Como Park Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Como Park Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Como Park Senior High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Como Park Senior High a charter school?

No, Como Park Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Como Park Senior High a Title I school?

No, Como Park Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Como Park Senior High?

73.7% of students at Como Park Senior High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
4-Year Graduation
71.0%
Area population (ZIP 55117)
44,095
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
32.5
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 55117; 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; directory SY 2023–24

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