Average
#1171 of 1,992 schools in MN
Gordon Parks High School
High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1212 UNIVERSITY AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 12.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Gordon Parks High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gordon Parks High School 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
Powered by
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Recording ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| A. G. A. P. E. Teen ParentEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–12 | 0.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Central Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,574 | Compare → |
| Career PathwaysCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 111 | 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
- #24 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
Gordon Parks High School is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon Parks High School
Gordon Parks High School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 181 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon Parks High School
What grades does Gordon Parks High School serve?
Gordon Parks High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Gordon Parks High School?
Gordon Parks High School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon Parks High School rank in MN?
Gordon Parks High School ranks #1,171 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Gordon Parks High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon Parks High School 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 Gordon Parks High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Parks High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Gordon Parks High School a charter school?
No, Gordon Parks High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gordon Parks High School a Title I school?
No, Gordon Parks High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon Parks High School?
86.2% of students at Gordon Parks High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 744-1212
- 4-Year Graduation
- 12.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55104)
- 45,777
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.