For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,269 students in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Union Park are Central Senior High School, Gordon Parks High School and High School For Recording Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Senior High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,574 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
High School For Recording Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Online School
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gordon Parks High School Summer
Alternative School
1212 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN include Central Senior High School, Gordon Parks High School and High School For Recording Arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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