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Washington Technology Senior High

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

A Saint Paul Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1495 RICE ST, Saint Paul, MN 55117

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism69.1%

Students at Washington Technology Senior High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Technology Senior High 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$71,784

Median home value

$262,700

Median rent

$1,178/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·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
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
Hand in Hand Christian MontessoriPrivate · tuition8.7privatePK–121.0 mi158Compare →
Como Park Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.2 mi1,074Compare →
Rivereast ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.8K–121.2 mi51Compare →
Mmsa Secondary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–121.4 mi244Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Saint Paul Public Schools

Schools in district
102
Rank in district
#43 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

Washington Technology Senior High is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Technology Senior High

Washington Technology Senior High is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 1,033 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Technology Senior High

What grades does Washington Technology Senior High serve?

Washington Technology Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Washington Technology Senior High?

Washington Technology Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,033 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Technology Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Technology Senior High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Technology Senior High rank in MN?

Washington Technology Senior High ranks #1,524 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Washington Technology Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Technology Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Washington Technology Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Technology Senior High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Washington Technology Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Washington Technology Senior High a Title I school?

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

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

85.3% of students at Washington Technology 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 55117)
44,095
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
32.5
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 55117; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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