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Humboldt High School

High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN

A Saint Paul Public Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

30 BAKER ST E, Saint Paul, MN 55107

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation12.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Humboldt High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 15% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2010
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
16%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

88.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Humboldt 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • 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

$78,125

Median home value

$259,900

Median rent

$1,335/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

60.5%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Open World Learning SecondaryEnrollment path unverified7.66–120.1 mi491Compare →
Guadalupe Alternative ProgramsEnrollment path unverified7.17–120.7 mi62Compare →
Community School of Excellence HighCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–121.0 mi194Compare →
St Croix Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1private6–121.2 mi468Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Saint Paul Public Schools

Schools in district
102
Rank in district
#30 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

Humboldt High School is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Humboldt High School

Humboldt High School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 988 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,301 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Humboldt High School

What grades does Humboldt High School serve?

Humboldt High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Humboldt High School?

Humboldt High School has an enrollment of approximately 988 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Humboldt High School rank in MN?

Humboldt High School ranks #1,301 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Humboldt High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Humboldt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Humboldt High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Humboldt High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Humboldt High School a charter school?

No, Humboldt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Humboldt High School a Title I school?

No, Humboldt High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Humboldt High School?

88.5% of students at Humboldt 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
988
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 55107)
15,533
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
36
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 55107; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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