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Tartan Senior High

High School · North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

828 GREENWAY AVE N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Enrollment

1,743

Student-Teacher

18.3:1

Score

6.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Minnesota schools

#903 of 1,992

In Oakdale

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#3 of 15

North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

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Tartan Senior High

6.4/10

High School in Oakdale · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Tartan Senior High

Tartan Senior High is a public high school in Oakdale, MN, part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale. Tartan Senior High serves approximately 1,743 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

Tartan Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,992 schools in MN. Structured state assessment records for Tartan Senior High show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.3 pts above district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • MN avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation23.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,478
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Tartan Senior High — Students at Tartan Senior High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

60.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 51.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 63.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
54%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
51%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.

How Tartan Senior High Compares

See how Tartan Senior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
55th percentile in MN
Academic
6.8/10
Average
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
4.3/10
Below Average
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.4
Sports
28
13 boys' · 15 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
60%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
95 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
29.3%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
23.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics28sports offered
13 boys'·15 girls'·65 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

828 GREENWAY AVE N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tartan Senior High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Falcon View Connections High School (rated 6.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Wabasha), with a comparable rating. Additionally, HILL MURRAY SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Paul), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Oakdale, see our Oakdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
ABI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Saint Paul 0.8 mi
APOSTOLIC BIBLE INSTITUTE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Oakdale 0.8 mi
PAIDEA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Oakdale 0.6 mi
TRANSFIGURATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oakdale 0.8 mi 7.3
E-STEM Middle School Woodbury 1.6 mi 5.9
CARVER ELEMENTARY Maplewood 1.6 mi 5.6
EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY Oakdale 1.4 mi 7.2
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION Maplewood 1.4 mi 3.6
Beaver Lake Voluntary Pre-K Maplewood 1.4 mi
SKYVIEW COMMUNITY MIDDLE Oakdale 1.4 mi 4.6
Falcon View Connections High School Wabasha 1.7 mi 6.1
Falcon View Connections Elementary Wabasha 1.7 mi 4.8
Falcon View Connections Middle Wabasha 1.7 mi 4.9
Therapeutic Education Collective (T Oakdale 1.9 mi
WOODBURY ELEMENTARY Woodbury 2.1 mi 5.0
WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL Woodbury 2.2 mi 5.2
Woodbury Leadership Academy Woodbury 1.8 mi 3.6
HILL MURRAY SCHOOL Saint Paul 2.4 mi 5.6
ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY Saint Paul 2.0 mi 4.9
WOODBURY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Woodbury 2.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,642

Median Home Value

$300,700

Median Rent

$1,451/mo

Population

28,945

College Educated

33.1%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

41

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH Brainerd, MN 6.4
Coon Rapids High School Coon Rapids, MN 6.4
MAPLE GROVE SENIOR HIGH Maple Grove, MN 6.4
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH Plymouth, MN 6.4
ROSEMOUNT SENIOR HIGH Rosemount, MN 6.4
Roosevelt High Minneapolis, MN 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tartan Senior High

What grades does Tartan Senior High serve?

Tartan Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tartan Senior High?

Tartan Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,743 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tartan Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Tartan Senior High is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tartan Senior High rank in MN?

Tartan Senior High ranks #903 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Tartan Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Tartan Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Tartan Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tartan Senior High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tartan Senior High a charter school?

No, Tartan Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tartan Senior High a Title I school?

No, Tartan Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tartan Senior High?

60.2% of students at Tartan 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Free/Reduced Lunch
60.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%

District

North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
District Enrollment
10,633
Schools in District
23
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,478
District Rank
#3 of 15

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