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Very Good

#356 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 18% in state

Open World Learning Secondary

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

A Saint Paul Public Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

640 HUMBOLDT AVENUE, Saint Paul, MN 55107

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation18.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Open World Learning Secondary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 9 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Open World Learning Secondary 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 Programs4AP courses offered
18.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Humboldt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–120.1 mi988Compare →
Guadalupe Alternative ProgramsEnrollment path unverified7.17–120.8 mi62Compare →
Community School of Excellence HighCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–120.9 mi194Compare →
Creative Arts Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–121.3 mi356Compare →

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
#6 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

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

About Open World Learning Secondary

Open World Learning Secondary is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 491 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Open World Learning Secondary

What grades does Open World Learning Secondary serve?

Open World Learning Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Open World Learning Secondary?

Open World Learning Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Open World Learning Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Open World Learning Secondary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Open World Learning Secondary rank in MN?

Open World Learning Secondary ranks #356 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Open World Learning Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Open World Learning Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Open World Learning Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Open World Learning Secondary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Open World Learning Secondary a charter school?

No, Open World Learning Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Open World Learning Secondary a Title I school?

No, Open World Learning Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Open World Learning Secondary?

32.6% of students at Open World Learning Secondary 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
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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