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#861 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 43% in state
Johnson Senior High
High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1349 ARCADE ST, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Johnson Senior High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson Senior High 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Face to Face Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Community of Peace Academy High SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Johnson Senior High is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Senior High
Johnson Senior High is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Senior High
What grades does Johnson Senior High serve?
Johnson Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Johnson Senior High?
Johnson Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Senior High 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 Johnson Senior High rank in MN?
Johnson Senior High ranks #861 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Johnson Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Johnson Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Senior High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnson Senior High a charter school?
No, Johnson Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Senior High a Title I school?
No, Johnson Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Senior High?
85.1% of students at Johnson 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
- 1,097
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (651) 293-8890
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- 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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