High School For Recording Arts

High School For Recording Arts is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 214 students. Based on the available data, this school does not appear to be a standout performer among Minnesota high schools, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-20% over the past few years.

The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.2% in 2023-2024 is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 4.4% is higher than the state norm. Academically, the school struggles, with only 8.33% of students proficient in Math and 29.41% proficient in Reading on the MCA-III assessments for the 2024-2025 school year, significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.2 to 1, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

The data suggests that High School For Recording Arts faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and preparing them for success after graduation. With a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 389 out of 450 schools in the state, the school's performance, as measured by state assessments and rankings, has been consistently low, with no signs of substantial improvement. The school's focus on the recording arts may be unique, but its academic outcomes lag behind the state average, indicating the need for more comprehensive strategies to support its students and improve their educational experiences and outcomes.