St. Paul High School

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St. Paul High School ranks 75 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

St. Paul High School is a public high school in Saint Paul, Kansas, serving 69 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chetopa-St. Paul school district, which is ranked 140 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. Paul High School has shown significant fluctuations in its academic performance over the years, ranking as high as 13th out of 327 Kansas high schools in 2022-2023 with a 5-star rating, but also as low as 298th out of 314 schools in 2017-2018 with a 0-star rating. The school has performed particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 250 Kansas high schools for low socioeconomic status students in 2022-2023. While the school's test scores in core subjects have been mixed compared to state and district averages, it has outperformed nearby schools like Chanute High, Girard High, Parsons Senior High, and Erie High School in Mathematics and Science proficiency.

St. Paul High School's spending per student was $15,669 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools mentioned. This suggests the school may be investing more resources in supporting its students, though it's important to analyze how this funding is being utilized and its impact on student outcomes. Overall, the analysis of St. Paul High School's data reveals a complex picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement, and the school's fluctuating academic performance and strong subgroup success provide valuable insights for the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771

(620) 449-2245

District: Chetopa-St. Paul

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,669

Feeder schools for St. Paul High School:

Elementary:	St. Paul Elementary School
Middle:	St. Paul Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Paul High School ranks better than 76.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Paul High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Paul High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare St. Paul High School employs 5.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Paul High School is $15,669.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Paul High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul High School 75^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See St. Paul High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Chetopa-St. Paul:

SchoolDigger ranks Chetopa-St. Paul 140^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Paul High School

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Rank History for all students at St. Paul High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	64.27	105^th	302	65.2%
2011	62.89	118^th	298	60.4%
2012	43.99	242^nd	317	23.7%
2013	16.60	303^rd	323	6.2%
2015	66.12	96^th	326	70.6%
2016	26.74	236^th	313	24.6%
2017	29.37	227^th	316	28.2%
2018	7.98	298^th	314	5.1%
2019	20.04	279^th	325	14.2%
2021	27.35	262^nd	320	18.1%
2022	75.56	54^th	324	83.3%
2023	90.94	13^th	327	96.0%
2024	68.80	75^th	318	76.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Paul High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.53	28^th	223	87.4%
2023	93.68	7^th	250	97.2%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Paul High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.37	210^th	249	15.7%

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Rank History for White students at St. Paul High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	7.10	289^th	296	2.4%
2019	14.16	283^rd	306	7.5%
2021	25.00	254^th	302	15.9%
2022	72.66	62^nd	307	79.8%
2023	86.57	18^th	309	94.2%
2024	64.45	75^th	295	74.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Paul High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	75	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	77
2010	75	0	0	5	1	0	0	81
2011	73	0	0	5	1	0	2	81
2012	76	0	0	4	1	0	3	84
2013	82	0	0	4	0	0	3	89
2014	77	0	2	2	0	0	3	84
2015	75	0	1	2	1	0	1	80
2016	77	1	0	2	1	0	1	82
2017	77	0	0	2	1	0	1	81
2018	64	0	0	3	1	0	2	70
2019	59	0	3	3	0	0	3	68
2020	56	1	1	2	0	0	5	65
2021	60	0	1	1	0	0	6	68
2022	71	0	0	1	0	0	4	76
2023	64	1	0	1	0	0	3	69
2024	65	0	0	2	0	0	0	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Paul High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	77	8.8	8.8	41.6
2010	81	7.1	11.4	40.7
2011	81	7.0	11.5	46.9
2012	84	9.0	9.3	50
2013	89	8.0	11.1	58.4
2014	84	8.7	9.6	57.1
2015	80	8.0	10.0	47.5
2016	82	8.0	10.2	51.2
2017	81	7.3	11.0	45.7
2018	70	7.1	9.8	50
2019	68	6.3	10.7	51.5
2020	65	6.8	9.5	32.3
2021	68	6.6	10.3	41.2
2022	76	5.8	13.1	46.1
2023	69	5.1	13.5	53.6
2024	67	5.6	11.9	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Paul High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	77	8.8	8.8	41.6
2010	81	7.1	11.4	40.7
2011	81	7.0	11.5	46.9
2012	84	9.0	9.3	50
2013	89	8.0	11.1	58.4
2014	84	8.7	9.6	57.1
2015	80	8.0	10.0	47.5
2016	82	8.0	10.2	51.2
2017	81	7.3	11.0	45.7
2018	70	7.1	9.8	50
2019	68	6.3	10.7	51.5
2020	65	6.8	9.5	32.3
2021	68	6.6	10.3	41.2
2022	76	5.8	13.1	46.1
2023	69	5.1	13.5	53.6
2024	67	5.6	11.9	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Paul High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,173 (7.5%)	$14,496 (92.5%)	$15,669

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Paul High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 279^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 327 High schools	81.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Paul High School)	16.7	38.1	21.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Chetopa-St. Paul)	11.1	27.6	16.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (St. Paul High School)	5.6	47.6	42.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Chetopa-St. Paul)	8.3	34.5	26.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (St. Paul High School)	26.7	45	18.3%
11th Grade Science (Chetopa-St. Paul)	12.9	31	18.1%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	68	69	1.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	59	64	8.5%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	53.6%	2.2%

Schools Near St. Paul High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)		KAP Mathematics (2024)		KAP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. Paul High School	Public	9-12	118 First Street	Saint Paul	66771	Neosho County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	No	(620) 449-2245	67	6	11.9	47.8%	65 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.8	75^th of 318 public high schools	76.4%		90.9	13^th of 327 public high schools	96.0%	62	16.7	16.7	41.7	41.7	47.4	47.4	$15,669	$1,173	$14,496
Erie High School	Public	9-12	1400 N. Main St	Erie	66733	Neosho County	Erie-Galesburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 244-1000	154	14	11.4	49.4%	141 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.6%)	21	273^rd of 318 public high schools	14.2%		35.2	231^st of 327 public high schools	29.4%	42	21.9	21.9	6.2	6.2	18.4	18.4	$13,773	$612	$13,161
Parsons Senior High	Public	9-12	3030 Morton	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	No	(620) 421-3660	416	29	14.3	71.9%	238 (57.2%)	43 (10.3%)	49 (11.8%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (16.8%)	45.4	179^th of 318 public high schools	43.7%		54.2	139^th of 327 public high schools	57.5%	40	24.7	24.7	22.2	22.2	26.4	26.4	$10,851	$2,796	$8,055
Girard High	Public	9-12	415 North Summit	Girard	66743	Crawford County	Girard	No	No	No	No	(620) 724-4326	285	20	14.1	42.8%	245 (86.0%)	3 (1.1%)	15 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	86.1	26^th of 318 public high schools	91.8%		81.4	36^th of 327 public high schools	89.0%	10	49.0	49.0	35.3	35.3	36.8	36.8	$13,965	$345	$13,620
Chanute High	Public	9-12	1501 West 36th Street	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 432-2510	568	34	16.6	54.8%	469 (82.6%)	6 (1.1%)	49 (8.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	71.1	66^th of 318 public high schools	79.2%		52.8	147^th of 327 public high schools	55.0%	81	44.9	44.9	29.6	29.6	27.2	27.2	$11,199	$294	$10,905

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul High School

What district is St. Paul High School in?

Chetopa-St. Paul

What schools feed into St. Paul High School?

St. Paul High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St. Paul Elementary School
Middle : St. Paul Middle School

How many students attend St. Paul High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended St. Paul High School.

What is the racial makeup of St. Paul High School?

Students at St. Paul High School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

Is St. Paul High School a good school?

St. Paul High School ranks 75^th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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