Below Average
#1809 of 1,992 schools in MN
Leap High School
High School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
740 YORK AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Leap High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 6% (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
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leap 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 88Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Hope Community Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 9–11 | 0.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Face to Face AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 80 | 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.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #59 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
Leap High School is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leap High School
Leap High School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,809 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leap High School
What grades does Leap High School serve?
Leap High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Leap High School?
Leap High School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leap High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leap High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leap High School rank in MN?
Leap High School ranks #1,809 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Leap High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leap High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Leap High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leap High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leap High School a charter school?
No, Leap High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leap High School a Title I school?
No, Leap High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leap High School?
86.2% of students at Leap 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.9%
- Phone
- (651) 228-7706
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- 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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