Focus Beyond (2026 Ranking)

Q: What schools are Focus Beyond often compared to?

Focus Beyondis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul School Of Northern Lights, Great River School by visitors of our site.

Q: What is the graduation rate of Focus Beyond?

The graduation rate of Focus Beyond is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.

Q: How many students attend Focus Beyond?

198 students attend Focus Beyond.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Focus Beyond students are Black, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio of Focus Beyond?

Focus Beyond has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

Q: What grades does Focus Beyond offer ?

Focus Beyond offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Focus Beyond part of?

Focus Beyond is part of Saint Paul Public Schools.

Q: In what neighborhood is Focus Beyond located?

Focus Beyond is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.

340 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Tel: (651) 293-5997

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Focus Beyond serves 198 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 65%).

The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 198 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
: <50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Focus Beyond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Focus Beyond's student population of 198 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

198 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond
2023	202
2022	237
2021	258
2020	246
2019	246
2018	209
2017	209
2016	206
2015	194
2014	201
2013	212
2012	231
2011	212
2010	265
2009	375
2008	442
1999	311
1998	277
1997	282
1996	159
1995	138

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond
2023	20
2022	16
2021	18
2020	21
2019	21
2018	20
2017	20
2016	19
2015	23
2014	23
2013	23
2012	16
2011	20
2010	21
2009	22
2008	28
1999	23
1997	10
1995	4

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Year Founded

2025

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 10, 2026

School Rankings

The of Focus Beyond is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (MN)

(09-10)

<50%

65%

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	10:1	14:1	13:1
2022	15:1	14:1	13:1
2021	14:1	14:1	14:1
2020	12:1	14:1	14:1
2019	12:1	14:1	14:1
2018	10:1	16:1	16:1
2017	10:1	14:1	16:1
2016	11:1	16:1	15:1
2015	8:1	16:1	14:1
2014	9:1	15:1	15:1
2013	9:1	15:1	16:1
2012	15:1	15:1	16:1
2011	11:1	15:1	16:1
2010	13:1	15:1	16:1
2009	17:1	15:1	16:1
2008	16:1	15:1	16:1
1999	14:1	15:1	14:1
1997	29:1	17:1	21:1
1995	35:1	17:1	18:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	3%	2%	2%
2022	2%	2%	1%
2021	1%	2%	2%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2016	2%	2%	2%
2015	2%	2%	2%
2014	2%	2%	1%
2013	1%	2%	1%
2012	3%	2%	1%
2011	3%	2%	2%
2010	3%	2%	2%
2009	4%	2%	2%
2008	3%	3%	3%
1999	3%	2%	2%
1998	2%	2%	2%
1997	2%	2%	2%
1996	1%	2%	2%
1995	1%	2%	2%

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Asian

18%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	20%	7%	29%
2022	24%	7%	30%
2021	29%	7%	30%
2020	29%	7%	31%
2019	29%	7%	31%
2018	29%	7%	31%
2017	29%	7%	31%
2016	33%	7%	31%
2015	36%	6%	31%
2014	33%	6%	31%
2013	23%	6%	31%
2012	17%	7%	31%
2011	15%	6%	30%
2010	17%	6%	30%
2009	17%	6%	30%
2008	16%	6%	29%
1999	8%	5%	30%
1998	10%	4%	28%
1997	8%	4%	27%
1996	9%	4%	25%
1995	7%	4%	24%

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Hispanic

18%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	16%	11%	15%
2022	16%	10%	15%
2021	13%	10%	14%
2020	13%	9%	15%
2019	13%	9%	15%
2018	15%	9%	15%
2017	15%	9%	15%
2016	8%	9%	14%
2015	10%	9%	14%
2014	9%	8%	14%
2013	9%	8%	14%
2012	11%	7%	14%
2011	17%	7%	14%
2010	9%	7%	14%
2009	9%	6%	14%
2008	8%	6%	13%
1999	6%	3%	8%
1998	6%	2%	8%
1997	6%	2%	7%
1996	8%	2%	7%
1995	6%	2%	6%

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Black

33%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	37%	12%	25%
2022	30%	12%	26%
2021	32%	11%	26%
2020	25%	11%	27%
2019	25%	11%	27%
2018	24%	11%	28%
2017	24%	11%	28%
2016	27%	10%	28%
2015	24%	10%	28%
2014	29%	10%	28%
2013	35%	9%	28%
2012	39%	9%	28%
2011	43%	9%	29%
2010	44%	10%	30%
2009	42%	10%	30%
2008	40%	9%	30%
1999	28%	5%	23%
1998	22%	6%	23%
1997	18%	5%	21%
1996	16%	5%	21%
1995	20%	4%	20%

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White

24%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	18%	62%	21%
2022	22%	63%	21%
2021	21%	64%	20%
2020	29%	66%	20%
2019	29%	66%	20%
2018	32%	67%	20%
2017	32%	67%	20%
2016	30%	68%	21%
2015	26%	69%	21%
2014	26%	71%	23%
2013	30%	72%	23%
2012	29%	73%	24%
2011	22%	74%	24%
2010	27%	75%	24%
2009	28%	76%	24%
2008	33%	76%	25%
1999	55%	85%	37%
1998	60%	86%	39%
1997	66%	87%	43%
1996	66%	87%	45%
1995	66%	88%	48%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	6%	6%	8%
2022	6%	6%	7%
2021	4%	6%	8%
2020	3%	5%	6%
2019	3%	5%	6%
2015	2%	4%	4%
2014	1%	3%	3%
2013	2%	3%	3%
2012	1%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.77

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	0.77	0.59	0.78
2022	0.78	0.58	0.78
2021	0.76	0.57	0.78
2020	0.76	0.54	0.77
2019	0.76	0.54	0.77
2018	0.74	0.53	0.76
2017	0.74	0.53	0.76
2016	0.73	0.52	0.76
2015	0.74	0.51	0.75
2014	0.74	0.48	0.77
2013	0.73	0.47	0.76
2012	0.73	0.45	0.76
2011	0.73	0.44	0.76
2010	0.70	0.42	0.75
2009	0.71	0.41	0.75
2008	0.71	0.41	0.75
1999	0.61	0.28	0.72
1998	0.58	0.26	0.72
1997	0.53	0.24	0.70
1996	0.53	0.23	0.69
1995	0.52	0.23	0.68

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(20-21)

≥50%

84%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2021	50%	84%	76%
2016	50%	82%	77%
2014	50%	82%	76%
2013	30%	81%	73%
2012	30%	80%	66%
2011	15%	79%	64%

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Eligible for

79%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1997-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	79%	35%	64%
2022	50%	26%	56%
2021	55%	26%	59%
2020	50%	28%	58%
2019	50%	28%	58%
2018	50%	30%	63%
2017	50%	30%	63%
2016	54%	31%	63%
2015	56%	31%	65%
2014	65%	31%	66%
2013	67%	31%	66%
2012	69%	30%	66%
2011	24%	29%	64%
2010	53%	28%	66%
2009	37%	25%	60%
2008	19%	24%	61%
1999	12%	19%	54%
1998	10%	19%	55%
1997	8%	19%	52%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Focus Beyond	Minnesota	Saint Paul Public Schools
2023	6%	8%	9%
2022	6%	6%	8%
2021	7%	6%	9%
2020	6%	8%	9%
2019	6%	8%	9%
2018	9%	8%	8%
2017	9%	8%	8%
2016	6%	7%	7%
2015	11%	7%	8%
2014	4%	7%	7%
2013	4%	7%	7%
2012	3%	7%	7%
2011	1%	8%	8%
2010	3%	8%	7%
2009	1%	8%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Saint Paul Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Focus Beyond often compared to?

Focus Beyondis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul School Of Northern Lights, Great River School by visitors of our site.

What is the graduation rate of Focus Beyond?

The graduation rate of Focus Beyond is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.

How many students attend Focus Beyond?

198 students attend Focus Beyond.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Focus Beyond students are Black, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Focus Beyond?

Focus Beyond has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Focus Beyond offer ?

Focus Beyond offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Focus Beyond part of?

Focus Beyond is part of Saint Paul Public Schools.

In what neighborhood is Focus Beyond located?

Focus Beyond is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.

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