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#1392 of 1,992 schools in MN
The Next Step
High School · North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
2586 7TH AVE E, North Saint Paul, MN 55109
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
11th – 12th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
11th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,392 of 1,992
In North Saint Paul
#5 of 8
public schools
In district
#8 of 15
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
School environment
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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The Next Step
High School in North Saint Paul · grades 11th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
North Metro Flex Academy
0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
North Metro Flex Middle School
0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About The Next Step
The Next Step is a public high school in North Saint Paul, MN, part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale. The Next Step serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades 11th-12th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio.
The Next Step has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 1,992 schools in MN.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 77 students, The Next Step is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, The Next Step sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
31% of students at The Next Step were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How The Next Step Compares
See how The Next Step performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2586 7TH AVE E, North Saint Paul, MN 55109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Next Step may also want to explore other high schools in the area. 622 Online High School (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WHITE BEAR AREA LEARNING CENTER (rated 6.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby White Bear Lake), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, NORTH SENIOR HIGH (rated 6.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in North Saint Paul, see our North Saint Paul schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Metro Flex Academy North Saint Paul | 0.2 mi | 3.4 |
| North Metro Flex Middle School North Saint Paul | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Lionsgate Academy AIM North Saint Paul | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| 622 ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL North Saint Paul | 0.3 mi | — |
| 622 Online High School North Saint Paul | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| ST PETER CATHOLIC North Saint Paul | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| COWERN ELEMENTARY North Saint Paul | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| NORTH SENIOR HIGH North Saint Paul | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| RICHARDSON ELEMENTARY North Saint Paul | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL North Saint Paul | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Justice Alan Page Elementary School Maplewood | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| HILL MURRAY SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| CASTLE ELEMENTARY Oakdale | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| 916 MAHTOMEDI ACADEMY White Bear Lake | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Passages Transition Program Mahtomedi | 1.7 mi | — |
| Harmony Learning Center Maplewood | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| MOUNDS PARK ACADEMY Saint Paul | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| PrairieCare Maplewood Maplewood | 1.7 mi | — |
| WHITE BEAR AREA LEARNING CENTER White Bear Lake | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Level Up Academy White Bear Lake | 2.5 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,759
Median Home Value
$291,200
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
Population
34,266
College Educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Avg Commute
23.3 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
36.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CLIMAX SECONDARY Climax, MN | 5.5 |
| Rosa Parks Charter High School Rochester, MN | 5.5 |
| S ST. PAUL COMMUNITY LRNG. CNTR. South Saint Paul, MN | 5.5 |
| Secondary Technical Ed Prog S.T.E.P Anoka, MN | 5.5 |
| BLOOMINGTON TRANSITION CENTER Bloomington, MN | 5.4 |
| Lionsgate Academy AIM North Saint Paul, MN | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Next Step
What grades does The Next Step serve?
The Next Step serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend The Next Step?
The Next Step has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Next Step?
The student-teacher ratio at The Next Step is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Next Step rank in MN?
The Next Step ranks #1,392 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is The Next Step's MySchoolScout rating?
The Next Step has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Next Step a charter school?
No, The Next Step is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Next Step a Title I school?
No, The Next Step is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Next Step?
75.3% of students at The Next Step qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 82 Very Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (651) 621-1900
Resources & Links
District
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale- District Enrollment
- 10,633
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,478
- District Rank
- #8 of 15
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