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#1403 of 1,992 schools in MN
Creative Arts Secondary School
High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
65 KELLOGG BLVD E, Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Creative Arts Secondary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creative Arts Secondary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$72,703
Median home value
$252,700
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
22.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Conservatory Performing ArtCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Service CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Upper Mississippi High AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Community School of Excellence HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Creative Arts Secondary School is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creative Arts Secondary School
Creative Arts Secondary School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 356 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,403 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creative Arts Secondary School
What grades does Creative Arts Secondary School serve?
Creative Arts Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Creative Arts Secondary School?
Creative Arts Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Arts Secondary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creative Arts Secondary School rank in MN?
Creative Arts Secondary School ranks #1,403 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Creative Arts Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creative Arts Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Creative Arts Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creative Arts Secondary School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Creative Arts Secondary School a charter school?
No, Creative Arts Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creative Arts Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Creative Arts Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creative Arts Secondary School?
79.5% of students at Creative Arts Secondary School 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
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.8%
- Phone
- (651) 292-3480
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55101)
- 7,937
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 55101; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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