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#714 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 36% in state
Harding Senior High
High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1540 6TH ST E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harding Senior High score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harding Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$68,601
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55106; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Step Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Leap High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Saint Paul Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 310 | 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
- #14 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
Harding Senior High is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harding Senior High
Harding Senior High is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 1,597 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harding Senior High
What grades does Harding Senior High serve?
Harding Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harding Senior High?
Harding Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Senior High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harding Senior High rank in MN?
Harding Senior High ranks #714 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Harding Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Harding Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Harding Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harding Senior High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harding Senior High a charter school?
No, Harding Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harding Senior High a Title I school?
No, Harding Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harding Senior High?
79.4% of students at Harding 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
- 1,597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.7%
- Phone
- (651) 793-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55106)
- 56,969
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 · 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 55106; 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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