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St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

High School · St Paul Conservatory Performing Art · Saint Paul, MN

A charter high school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

16 W 5TH STREET, Saint Paul, MN 55102

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation40.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$10,766
Chronic Absenteeism46.3%

Students at St Paul Conservatory Performing Art score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where St Paul Conservatory Performing Art 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 72Very 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
40.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creative Arts Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–120.2 mi356Compare →
Juvenile Service CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated2–120.3 mi17Compare →
Upper Mississippi High AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.79–120.3 mi102Compare →
United Hospital Adolescent ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.6 mi7Compare →

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.

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art is listed in ST PAUL CONSERVATORY PERFORMING ART; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of St Paul Conservatory Performing Art, serving approximately 365 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #931 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

What grades does St Paul Conservatory Performing Art serve?

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Paul Conservatory Performing Art?

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul Conservatory Performing Art?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Conservatory Performing Art is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St Paul Conservatory Performing Art rank in MN?

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art ranks #931 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is St Paul Conservatory Performing Art's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 St Paul Conservatory Performing Art?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Paul Conservatory Performing Art has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St Paul Conservatory Performing Art a charter school?

Yes, St Paul Conservatory Performing Art is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is St Paul Conservatory Performing Art a Title I school?

No, St Paul Conservatory Performing Art is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Paul Conservatory Performing Art?

14.0% of students at St Paul Conservatory Performing Art 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
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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