High Schools in St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

Summary:

The St Paul Conservatory Performing Art is the sole high school located in the St Paul Conservatory Performing Art district, serving students in grades 9-12. This specialized performing arts school has consistently ranked among the top 100 high schools in Minnesota, with a peak ranking of 41 out of 480 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in Reading where the 10th grade proficiency rate exceeds 80%. Additionally, the school boasts a low dropout rate of 4.4%, well below the state average, indicating high student retention and engagement. The school's 4-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 84.2%, above the state average, and it maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 20:1, which is conducive to more personalized instruction and support.

While the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 13.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, its specialized performing arts curriculum and consistent academic excellence make it a standout institution in the region. The school's fluctuating rankings over the past three years suggest a dynamic competitive landscape among high schools in Minnesota, but the St Paul Conservatory Performing Art remains a top-performing institution that likely offers a unique and enriching educational experience for its students.

District Detail

16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1403

(651) 290-2225

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 446 Minnesota districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 336

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)		MCA-III Reading (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art	Public, Charter	9-12	16 W 5th Street	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	St Paul Conservatory Performing Art	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 290-2225	336	17	19.2	15.8%	212 (63.1%)	21 (6.3%)	48 (14.3%)	15 (4.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.0%)	75.7	102^nd of 450 public high schools	77.3%		86.5	41^st of 480 public high schools	91.5%	61	31.0	31.0	80.4	80.4	$11,858

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saint Paul Public Schools	0.2 mi	89	345^th
Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School	0.58 mi	3
St. Paul City School	1.02 mi	3	444^th
Quantum STEAM Academy Charter	1.08 mi	2	393^rd
Hope Community Academy	1.58 mi	4	424^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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