Is Great River School a good school?

Great River School ranks 110 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Great River School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Great River School.

What is the racial makeup of Great River School?

Students at Great River School are 73% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Great River School

Summary:

Great River School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with 410 students. This relatively small school has a diverse student population, with 73.66% White, 5.85% African American, 9.02% Hispanic, and 6.34% Asian students.

Great River School consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.11% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 49.85%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools, and has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the top-performing schools in the state. Great River School also has an impressive 93.9% four-year graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average, and a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 1.6% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hmong College Prep Academy and Leap High School, Great River School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and school rankings. Additionally, Great River School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.93% in 2022-2023), compared to the nearby schools, which have much higher rates (over 80% in some cases), suggesting it may serve a more economically advantaged population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108-8888

(651) 305-2780

District: Great River School

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,563

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 401

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Hispanic:

7.2%

African American:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Great River School ranks better than 74.1% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.13. (See more...)

Compare Details Great River School ranks better than 77.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.41. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), Hispanic (7.2%), African American (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great River School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Great River School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great River School is $19,563.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great River School:

SchoolDigger ranks Great River School 141^st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Great River School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Great River School 110^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Great River School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Great River School 103^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Great River School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	38.44	307^th	396	22.5%
2006	60.15	186^th	406	54.2%
2007	61.42	157^th	403	61.0%
2008	69.32	114^th	409	72.1%
2010	91.72	10^th	454	97.8%
2011	87.87	19^th	478	96.0%
2012	70.65	125^th	469	73.3%
2013	66.45	148^th	488	69.7%
2014	69.12	132^nd	490	73.1%
2015	60.50	200^th	516	61.2%
2016	60.05	201^st	508	60.4%
2017	64.32	181^st	523	65.4%
2018	76.32	89^th	518	82.8%
2019	93.26	12^th	533	97.7%
2021	89.18	32^nd	521	93.9%
2022	60.33	189^th	520	63.7%
2023	76.24	94^th	529	82.2%
2024	70.13	141^st	545	74.1%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.50	22^nd	253	91.3%
2022	84.99	18^th	288	93.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	98.97	1^st	415	99.8%
2023	79.64	46^th	459	90.0%
2024	85.33	26^th	473	94.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.63	74^th	436	83.0%
2019	91.77	9^th	439	97.9%
2022	50.68	225^th	467	51.8%
2023	60.69	160^th	455	64.8%
2024	56.52	191^st	474	59.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.30	102^nd	438	76.7%
2019	91.85	16^th	454	96.5%
2022	65.19	147^th	476	69.1%
2023	82.71	49^th	464	89.4%
2024	74.74	89^th	479	81.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.46	74^th	428	82.7%
2019	91.92	10^th	428	97.7%
2021	89.82	19^th	422	95.5%
2022	51.83	198^th	438	54.8%
2023	66.16	115^th	436	73.6%
2024	50.95	199^th	440	54.8%

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

Rank History for Great River School

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Rank History for all high school students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2007	63.91	195^th	463	57.9%
2008	91.41	13^th	460	97.2%
2010	69.54	167^th	540	69.1%
2011	81.21	49^th	545	91.0%
2012	74.03	121^st	539	77.6%
2013	86.08	20^th	534	96.3%
2014	91.61	15^th	483	96.9%
2015	92.29	15^th	504	97.0%
2016	91.16	19^th	489	96.1%
2017	83.61	53^rd	489	89.2%
2018	71.45	147^th	494	70.2%
2019	78.92	87^th	492	82.3%
2021	95.72	6^th	428	98.6%
2022	88.89	21^st	472	95.6%
2023	92.67	19^th	476	96.0%
2024	74.41	110^th	480	77.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.38	17^th	216	92.1%
2024	76.03	32^nd	221	85.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.79	5^th	393	98.7%
2024	89.96	22^nd	389	94.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.24	196^th	395	50.4%
2019	77.68	71^st	401	82.3%
2022	88.69	14^th	388	96.4%
2023	86.34	28^th	396	92.9%
2024	71.57	92^nd	403	77.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.14	83^rd	398	79.1%
2019	71.34	102^nd	411	75.2%
2022	82.89	42^nd	403	89.6%
2023	92.62	16^th	398	96.0%
2024	68.53	116^th	405	71.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Great River School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	68.05	134^th	414	67.6%
2019	79.06	58^th	412	85.9%
2022	84.30	28^th	401	93.0%
2023	92.40	16^th	398	96.0%
2024	71.07	93^rd	402	76.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

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by a citizen
Saturday, October 10, 2009

This school presents opportunities for student growth and leadership that are simply amazing. As a public school, Great River does a great job offering off-campus and out-of-the-classroom learning that is rarely seen at other public institutions. Also, an Accredited IB program sets a rigorous standard for 11th and 12th grade students. My niece attends the school, and it is great. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Great River School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	60	8	6	3	4	n/a	n/a	81
2006	112	23	10	5	5	n/a	n/a	155
2007	127	32	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	173
2008	170	26	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	212
2009	194	19	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	231
2010	217	16	16	10	1	n/a	n/a	260
2011	233	10	12	7	3	0	6	271
2012	239	10	9	12	3	0	6	279
2013	295	7	7	14	0	0	9	332
2014	374	4	10	11	5	5	7	416
2015	368	15	13	10	0	1	15	422
2016	263	8	10	10	1	0	9	301
2017	235	20	14	26	7	2	3	307
2018	223	23	24	24	5	2	4	305
2019	254	24	35	35	3	3	4	358
2020	275	25	32	38	4	1	3	378
2021	295	29	29	40	2	1	5	401
2022	305	26	21	39	1	1	14	407
2023	302	24	26	37	1	1	19	410
2024	293	28	23	29	1	1	26	401

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 Great River School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	81	9.3	8.7	7.4
2006	155	13.4	11.6	16.1
2007	173	14.2	12.2	22
2008	212	14.7	14.4	10.8
2009	231	18.4	12.6	13.9
2010	260	19.4	13.4	11.5
2011	271	21.9	12.3	12.9
2012	279	22.4	12.4	16.8
2013	332	25.4	13.0	17.8
2014	416	23.9	17.3	11.1
2015	422	22.0	19.1	9.7
2016	301	22.0	13.6	10.3
2017	307	24.2	12.6	15.6
2018	305	23.3	13.0	14.1
2019	358	23.8	15.0	12.6
2020	378	29.4	12.8	11.1
2021	401	26.0	15.3	10.5
2022	407	28.0	14.4	9.8
2023	410	30.5	13.4	22.9
2024	401	30.8	13.0	23.7

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 Great River School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	81	9.3	8.7	7.4
2006	155	13.4	11.6	16.1
2007	173	14.2	12.2	22
2008	212	14.7	14.4	10.8
2009	231	18.4	12.6	13.9
2010	260	19.4	13.4	11.5
2011	271	21.9	12.3	12.9
2012	279	22.4	12.4	16.8
2013	332	25.4	13.0	17.8
2014	416	23.9	17.3	11.1
2015	422	22.0	19.1	9.7
2016	301	22.0	13.6	10.3
2017	307	24.2	12.6	15.6
2018	305	23.3	13.0	14.1
2019	358	23.8	15.0	12.6
2020	378	29.4	12.8	11.1
2021	401	26.0	15.3	10.5
2022	407	28.0	14.4	9.8
2023	410	30.5	13.4	22.9
2024	401	30.8	13.0	23.7

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 Great River School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,563

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great River School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 94^th of 529 Middle schools	15.5%
Ranks 87^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 19^th of 476 High schools	13.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Great River School)	68.4	38.7	29.7%
7th Grade Math (Great River School)	68.4	38.7	29.7%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Great River School)	76.3	69.4	6.9%
7th Grade Reading (Great River School)	76.3	69.4	6.9%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Great River School)	78.4	35	43.4%
8th Grade Math (Great River School)	78.4	35	43.4%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Great River School)	82.7	72.6	10.1%
8th Grade Reading (Great River School)	82.7	72.6	10.1%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Great River School)	68.6	31.7	37%
8th Grade Science (Great River School)	68.6	31.7	37%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Great River School)	80.8	74.6	6.2%
10th Grade Reading (Great River School)	80.8	74.6	6.2%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Great River School)	42.2	61.8	19.5%
11th Grade Math (Great River School)	42.2	61.8	19.5%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Great River School)	62.3	55.2	7.1%
End of Course Science (Great River School)	62.3	55.2	7.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	358	410	14.5%
African American	24	24
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	35	26	25.7%
Hispanic	35	37	5.7%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	254	302	18.9%
Two or More Races	4	19	375%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.6%	22.9%	10.4%

Schools Near Great River School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III 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	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Great River School	Public, Charter	7-12	1326 Energy Park Dr	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Great River School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 305-2780	401	31	13.0	23.7%	293 (73.1%)	28 (7.0%)	29 (7.2%)	23 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.5%)	74.4	110^th of 480 public high schools	77.1%		92.7	19^th of 476 public high schools	96.0%	91	27.0	41.9	30.2	33.3	64.1	58.7	57.1	60.1	32.8	56.5	45.0	$19,563
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	1350 Energy Lane Suite 230	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(800) 382-6010	3,021	86	35.0	59.3%	2,117 (70.1%)	286 (9.5%)	252 (8.3%)	52 (1.7%)	70 (2.3%)	2 (0.1%)	242 (8.0%)	27.3	360^th of 480 public high schools	25.0%		32.2	355^th of 476 public high schools	25.4%	5	14.3	10.4	9.6	10.9	35.7	35.3	43.4	38.7	18.2	24.1	21.5	$9,782
Career Pathways	Public, Charter	6-12	1355 Pierce Butler Rt	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Career Pathways	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 400-1781	111	9	12.9	83.8%	10 (9.0%)	72 (64.9%)	13 (11.7%)	5 (4.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.1%)								(n/a)				5.9				6.3				$15,364
NCS Online Program	Public, Charter	6-12	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 478-4535	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
HGA Secondary	Public, Charter	8-12	1471 Brewster Street	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Higher Ground Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 369-7555	401	25	16.1	97.8%	2 (0.5%)	399 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.1	292^nd of 480 public high schools	39.2%		50.9	247^th of 476 public high schools	48.1%	45		33.3	21.2	28.1		49.4	58.7	53.7	17.2	26.2	22.5	$11,935
Hmong College Prep Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1515 Brewster St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	811	53	15.2	81.4%	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	795 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	25.6	366^th of 480 public high schools	23.8%		29.1	368^th of 476 public high schools	22.7%	2			12.8	12.8			40.1	40.1		20.3	20.3	$14,522
LEAP High School Summer	Public	8-12	631 Albert Street N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,237
Gordon Parks High School	Public	7-12	1212 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 744-1212	181	11	15.7	86.2%	6 (3.3%)	94 (51.9%)	19 (10.5%)	47 (26.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)								(n/a)												$22,796
Alternative Learning Center Evening High School	Public	9-12	1212 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1210	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$17,816
Alternative Learning Center Online School	Public	9-12	1212 University Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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