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High School for Recording Arts
High School · High School for Recording Arts · Saint Paul, MN
A charter high school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1166 UNIVERSITY AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School for Recording Arts score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2017, reaching 18% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School for Recording Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very 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
$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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Parks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| A. G. A. P. E. Teen ParentEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–12 | 0.3 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 | 1.0 mi | 111 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
High School for Recording Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
High School for Recording Arts is listed in HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School for Recording Arts
High School for Recording Arts is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of High School for Recording Arts, serving approximately 214 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,365 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School for Recording Arts
What grades does High School for Recording Arts serve?
High School for Recording Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School for Recording Arts?
High School for Recording Arts has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Recording Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Recording Arts is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School for Recording Arts rank in MN?
High School for Recording Arts ranks #1,365 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is High School for Recording Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
High School for Recording Arts 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 High School for Recording Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Recording Arts has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High School for Recording Arts a charter school?
Yes, High School for Recording Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is High School for Recording Arts a Title I school?
No, High School for Recording Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Recording Arts?
86.4% of students at High School for Recording Arts 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
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 287-0890
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- 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 · 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 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; directory SY 2023–24
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