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Journeys Secondary School

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

A Saint Paul Public Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

90 WESTERN AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55102

  • Math 25% proficient (2016)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2014)
  • ≤20% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2016
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2016 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2014 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2016 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2016 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness1.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.4:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Journeys Secondary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2016 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2016 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2016 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2014 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2014 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2009–2016).

Show all 5 years by subject
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)

Based on 7 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Journeys Secondary 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 81Very Walkable
  • Bike 86Very 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

$74,143

Median home value

$280,400

Median rent

$1,295/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

46%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#31 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

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

About Journeys Secondary School

Journeys Secondary School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 70 students in grades 8th-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Journeys Secondary School

What grades does Journeys Secondary School serve?

Journeys Secondary School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Journeys Secondary School?

Journeys Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Journeys Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Journeys Secondary School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Journeys Secondary School rank in MN?

Journeys Secondary School ranks #1,302 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Journeys Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Journeys Secondary 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 Journeys Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Journeys Secondary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

Is Journeys Secondary School a charter school?

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

Is Journeys Secondary School a Title I school?

No, Journeys Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Journeys Secondary School?

88.6% of students at Journeys Secondary 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
4-Year Graduation
≤20%
Area population (ZIP 55102)
19,565
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
39.4
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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 55102; 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, 2009-2016, multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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