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#1392 of 1,992 schools in MN
The Next Step
High School · North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale · North Saint Paul, MN
A North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale high school serving grades 11th – 12th.
2586 7TH AVE E, North Saint Paul, MN 55109
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Next Step sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$81,759
Median home value
$291,200
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionsgate Academy AimCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 12 | 0.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| 622 Alternative Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| 622 Online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| North Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,639 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Next Step is listed in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Next Step
The Next Step is a public high school in North Saint Paul, MN, part of North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale, serving approximately 77 students in grades 11th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 1,992 schools in MN.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (651) 621-1900
- Area population (ZIP 55109)
- 34,266
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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