Very Good
#391 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 20% in state
Focus Beyond
High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
340 COLBORNE ST, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Math 25% proficient (2009)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Focus Beyond score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Focus Beyond 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 70Very Walkable
- 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
$74,143
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,295/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge View Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Brittany's PlaceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Journeys Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–12 | 0.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Home/hospital InstructionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #7 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
Focus Beyond is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Focus Beyond
Focus Beyond is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 198 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Focus Beyond
What grades does Focus Beyond serve?
Focus Beyond serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Focus Beyond?
Focus Beyond has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Focus Beyond?
The student-teacher ratio at Focus Beyond is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Focus Beyond rank in MN?
Focus Beyond ranks #391 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Focus Beyond's MySchoolScout rating?
Focus Beyond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Focus Beyond?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Focus Beyond has 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Focus Beyond a charter school?
No, Focus Beyond is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Focus Beyond a Title I school?
No, Focus Beyond is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Focus Beyond?
81.3% of students at Focus Beyond 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
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (651) 293-5997
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 55102)
- 19,565
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 55102; 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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