Summary:
The 55104 zip code area of Saint Paul, Minnesota is home to 7 high schools serving grades ranging from 5-12, including a mix of public, public charter, and specialized high schools. These schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standouts like Central Senior High and Sejong Academy Upper School leading the pack, while others like Gordon Parks High School and Career Pathways struggle to meet state averages.
Sejong Academy Upper School stands out as the highest-performing school in the 55104 zip code, ranking 29th out of 480 Minnesota high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Central Senior High, the largest school in the group with 1,574 students, also demonstrates relatively strong academic performance compared to district and state averages. In contrast, schools like High School for Recording Arts and A.G.A.P.E. Teen Parent have much lower test scores and academic proficiency rates.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges facing many of these schools, with several having very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, including High School for Recording Arts (86.45%), Rondo Campus (95.74%), and A.G.A.P.E. Teen Parent (94.59%). This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the opportunity gaps and ensure all students in the 55104 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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