Highland Park Senior High School is a public secondary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota serving grades 9 through 12. It is located in the Highland Park neighborhood. The school offers the International Baccalaureate program. It is a national Blue Ribbon School.
Serving 1,456 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Highland Park Senior High School's student population of 1,456 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Highland Park Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Senior High School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Senior High School's ranking?
Highland Park Senior High School is ranked #303 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Highland Park Senior High School often compared to?
Highland Park Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Highland Park Senior High School?
1,456 students attend Highland Park Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Highland Park Senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Senior High School?
Highland Park Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Park Senior High School offer ?
Highland Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park Senior High School part of?
Highland Park Senior High School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Senior High School located?
Highland Park Senior High School is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Highland Park.
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