School District 625 - St. Paul
School Website http://www.spps.org
School Contact Ms. Sherry Saxton
651-767-8106
  • Arlington High School is new for the 1996-1997 school year.
  • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
  • Arlington HS is accredited by The North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
  • School lists are based on High School Attendance Areas.
  • For specific information on school assignment, call the student placement office at 651-632-3700.
  • The boys cross country team at Arliungton HS won the district conference in 2001.
  • The Arlington HS track team were the district conference champs in 2001.
  • Arlington High School offers Junior ROTC to students as the Navy service unit of the military.
    • Students at Central HS may participate in Quest -- an advanced program in Humanities.
    • Central High School has a Badminton Team.
    • HS students can compete in Odyssey of the Mind.
    • Black Teens for Advancement Club is active at Central High School.
    • Courses in Swahili are offered at Central High School.
    • Central HS students can join the Cross-Country Ski Team.
    • The International Baccalaureate Program is a total interdisciplinary curriculum.
    • Kindergarten and 1st grades are housed in Galtier Magnet Elementary School.
    • Central HS had 2 African American National Achievement Scholars last year.
    • Computers at Central High School have Internet access.
    • Central HS Math League team won a recent competition.
    • A graduate of the class of 1999 was a recipient of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program.
    • Benjamin E. Mays ES participates in HOSTS program using community volunteers as mentors.
    • Hancock/Hamline University Magnet participates in HOSTS program using community volunteers as mentor
    • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
    • Central HS is accredited by The North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
    • Newsweek Magazine, March 13, 2000 issue, recognized Central HS as a Top Ranked High School.
    • Kindergarten is offered as a full day program.
    • School lists are based on High School Attendance Areas.
    • Central has has more Rhodes Scholars than any other public high school in the U.S.
    • Students participate in Pizza Huts reading incentive Book It.
    • Students can compete in Spelling and Geography Bees beginning in 4th grade.
    • Middle School students learn to solve problems through Peer Mediation.
    • 5th and 6th graders go overnight to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center.
    • Middle School students can join the Ski Club.
    • Some computers at Como Park High School have Internet access.
    • Como Park High School offers a Macintosh Desktop Publishing course.
    • Advanced Placement Art is available at Como Park HS if enough students show interest.
    • A variety of Tech. Prep. courses are available at Como Park High School.
    • Murray MS sports include football, basketball, track, soccer & volleyball.
    • A graduate of the class of 1999 was a recipient of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program.
    • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
    • Como Park HS is accredited by The North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
    • School lists are based on High School Attendance Areas.
    • The HS teaches & tests in 16 AP subject areas.
    • In Comp Connections, all students have six weeks of instruction in computers, careers & conflict res
    • Como Park High School offers Junior ROTC to students as the Marine Corps service unit of the military.
    • Indian languages of Ojibwe and Dakota are offered at Harding High School.
    • A Cross-Country Ski Team is available at Harding High School.
    • The premier high school printing program in the State is housed at Harding HS.
    • Harding High School offers Junior ROTC to students as the Navy service unit of the military.
    • Harding HS has a Competitive Badminton Team.
    • An American Indian Culture Program is available at Harding High School.
    • Harding High School has the International Baccalaureate program.
    • A Graphics Communications program is available at Harding High School.
    • Students at Harding HS have access to the Internet.
    • Harding HS students have the same homeroom for all 4 years.
    • Homeroom teachers at Harding HS serve students as advisors and mentors.
    • Students at Harding High School have 6 periods each day.
    • Study halls are not available at Harding High School.
    • A graduate of the class of 1999 was a recipient of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program.
    • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
    • Harding HS is accredited by The North Central Association of schools & colleges.
    • Students can participate in Pizza Huts reading incentive Book It.
    • District High School students can compete in Odyssey of the Mind.
    • This is an Open District -- Students can apply to any District High School.
    • District High Schools have competitive Badminton Teams.
    • District has students competing in Spelling & Geography Bees beginning in 4th grade.
    • Students at Highland Park HS have computers with Internet access.
    • Highland Park High School operates on a 4-period per day Block Schedule.
    • Peer Mediation is practiced at Highland Park High School.
    • Highland Park HS boys basketball team won Twin City Championship this year.
    • The Math Team from Highland Park HS competed at State Level this year.
    • A graduate of the class of 1999 was a recipient of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program.
    • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
    • Highland Park HS is accredited by The North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
    • Highland Park HS teacher was the recipient of the 1998/99 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program award
    • The HS boys soccer team was the conference champs in 2001.
    • The HS band performs at 203 annual concerts & at sporting events.
     
     
     
  • Students can participate in Pizza Huts reading incentive Book It.
  • District has students compete in Spelling & Geography Bees starting in 4th grade.
  • District High School students can compete in Odyssey of the Mind.
  • This is an Open District -- Students can apply to any District High School.
  • District High Schools have competitive Badminton Teams.
  • Humboldt High School students can take Business courses for college credit.
  • Computers at Humboldt High School library have Internet access.
  • Humboldt High School offers students Mall of America classes.
  • The Moose Lodge Scholarship was given for the 1st time last year at Humboldt HS.
  • Cherokee Heights Magnet School participates in HOSTS program using community volunteers as mentors.
  • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
  • Humboldt HS is accredited by The North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
  • The HS Culinary Arts program features a student-run restaurant.
  • HS students in the stat of the art technology program have access to a TV studio & interactive telev
  • Humboldt High School offers Junior ROTC to students as the Army service unit of the military.
     
     
    • Johnson High School has a Diving Team.
    • Hands-on Business & Marketing Management Program at Johnson HS is available.
    • A variety of Tech Prep courses are available to Johnson HS students.
    • Johnson High School offers Junior ROTC to students as the Air Force service unit of the military.
    • Cross-Country and Slalom Ski Teams are available to Johnson HS students.
    • Johnson High School has a Chess Club.
    • Youth Apprenticeships for health careers are offered at Johnson High School.
    • Johnson HS has a partnership with Metro State University.
    • The girls badminton team at Johnson HS is competitive.
    • Johnson HS was the first school in St. Paul to adopt a four-period day.
    • Metro State University offers Johnson HS students courses in Law Enforcement.
    • Cleveland Quality MS sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball & softball.
    • A graduate of the class of 1999 was a recipient of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program.
    • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
    • Johnson HS is accredited by The North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
    • Cleveland MS teacher was the recipient of the 1999/2000 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program Award.
    • The HS student council spearheads a gifts for needy children campaign annually.
    • Medical Care is one of the vocational classes offered at the HS.
     
  • St. Paul Open HS students must spend one year working within the school.
  • Students from the Open School can join other district athletic teams.
  • At the Open School, students are grouped together in grades 7 - 12.
  • The Open School boasts of a great deal of community involvement.
  • The Open School is a self-directed learning, outcome based school.
  • Students from St. Paul Open School can join clubs at other area High Schools.
  • Computers at St. Paul Open School have Internet access.
  • St. Paul Open School is a magnet school.
  • Emphasis at St. Paul Open School is on student independence & choice.
  • Open School participates in HOSTS program using community volunteers as mentors.
  • Year-round education is provided at select St. Paul District schools.
     
     
     
     
    Title Name Phone
    Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia A. Harvey 651-767-8150
    Guidance Services Ms. Joann Goodman 651-603-4946
    Special Education Services Ms. Patricia Fernandez 651-767-8321
    Director of Fine Arts Ms. Jan Spencer 651-793-5470
    Athletic Director Mr. Louis Kanavati 651-767-8121
    General Information Dr. Patricia Harvey 651-767-8150
    Magnet Program Ms. Jo Cacy 651-632-3701
    Gifted and Talented Director Ms. Renie Willard 651-793-5525
    Computer Education Director Ms. Connie Feil 651-603-4925
    Curriculum Ms. Denise Quinlan 651-793-5471
    High School Guidance Mrs. Renee Ransom 651-293-8670
    High School Special Ed. Ms. Sheri Gonsidrosli 651-293-8670
    High School Fine Arts Ms. Elizabeth Lehman 651-293-8670
    High School Information Ms. Audrey Jeter 651-293-8670
    High School Computer Ed. Mr. Mark Stouffer 651-293-8670

 
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Facilities:
Elementary Schools No.Buildings:54 No. Students:21,384
Middle Schools No.Buildings:11 No. Students:6,834
High Schools No. Buildings:9 No. Students:13,241
Open Enrollment Yes
Student Staff Ratio:
Elementary Schools 17 to1
Middle Schools N/A
High Schools N/A
Expenditures Per Pupil:
Elementary Schools $8,967
Middle Schools $8,967
High Schools $8,967
Transportation:
Bus Available: Yes
Hot Lunch:
Hot Lunch Available: Yes
Grading Policies
Elementary Schools Outcome Grading
Middle Schools Letter Grading
High Schools Letter Grading
Percentage of Schools Accredited
Elementary Schools N/A
Middle Schools N/A
High Schools 100%
Percentage Staff Degrees:
Bachelors: 100%
Masters: 54%
PhD's: 1.02%
Certified Staff
Elementary
Elem Art: Yes
Elem Phys. Ed: Yes
Elem Music: Yes
Elem Media: Yes
Number of Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities: 28
Classes Offered:
Middle School:
Band: N/A
Choir: N/A
Orchestra: N/A
French: N/A
Spanish: N/A
German: N/A
Adv. Computers: N/A
High School:
Band: Yes
Choir:  Yes
Orchestra: Yes
French: Yes
Spanish: Yes
German: Yes
Adv. Computers Yes
Adv. Calculus: Yes
Ratio Students to Computers:
Elementary Schools 8 to 1
Middle Schools 10 to 1
High Schools N/A
Learning Alternatives
Percentage of Seniors who went to:
Community College 2 Year 37.27%
Vocational or Tech 2 Year N/A
College or University 4 Year 46.53%
ACT Statistics:
Average ACT Scores 22
Percentage of Students taking ACT 47.8%
SAT Statistics:
Average Math Score N/A
Average Verbal Score N/A
Percentage of Students taking SAT N/A
National Merit Scholars: 19
Commended N/A
Finalist 17
Programs for Gifted and Talented: Yes
Education for Disabled: Yes
Athletics:
Baseball Boys Basketball Boys/Girls
Football Boys Ice Hockey Boys/Girls
Downhill Skiing Boys/Girls CC Skiing Boys/Girls
Tennis Boys/Girls Golf Boys/Girls
Softball Girls Sync Swimming N/A
Dance Girls Swimming Boys/Girls
Wrestling Boys/Girls Volleyball Girls
Track N/A CC Running Boys/Girls
Gymnastics Girls Soccer Boys/Girls
Broomball N/A
Dance Team N/A
Badminton Girls
Other: Adaptive Athletics: Boys/Girls
Intramural Programs:
Baseball N/A Soccer N/A
Basketball N/A Softball N/A
Lacrosse N/A Touch Football   N/A
Other: Badminton - N/A
Special Programs worth mentioning:
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