Creative Arts Secondary School

Creative Arts Secondary School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
65 Kellogg Blvd,  Saint Paul, MN
St. Paul Public School District
3.8
3.8
387 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kristen Lynch
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
17.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
77%
State Average
31.9%
Science
70%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
149:1

Student Diversity

Female
60.7%
Male
39.3%
Black
33.6%
White
21.5%
Hispanic
16.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.4%
Two or more races
11%
Native American
1.1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS for the Arts in Minnesota
#20 Most Diverse Public MS in Minnesota
#24 Most Diverse Public HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 22 Students
Hamline University 13 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 8 Students
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 8 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 7 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 7 Students
Augsburg University 7 Students
St. Olaf College 7 Students
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College 7 Students
Concordia University - St. Paul 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Music Technology 5 Students
Marketing 4 Students
English 4 Students
Creative Writing 4 Students
Acting 4 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 4 Students
Fine Arts 4 Students
Arts 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
1.0 Senior
3/25/2020
The administration of the school are not good at their jobs. They wait until an actual physical fight starts to talk to the students. Teachers play favorites and counselors push kids back. No money in the school at all.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 student
4/16/2025
I love this school so very much and it means a lot to me
3.0 student
12/2/2024
I mean the schools okay its not the best could use some work but other than that its mid
5.0 student
11/15/2024
The school does everything it can to be the best, and fit to the student’s fittings. While being able to help students graduate easily and get to the careers they want, by setting up private meetings with counsellors. I’m a student at this school still, and it’s wonderful, with tons of activities an...
2.0 parent
10/13/2023
In 2021 to 2022, there were some very caring teachers, assistant admin, nurse, behavioral specialist and outside counseling contractors. I would not, however, recommend this school if your child will need to go through any special education identification services. Principal and a few teachers ant t...

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Creative Arts Secondary School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Saint Paul, MN and is served by the St. Paul Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 387 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Creative Arts Secondary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like ALC Gateway to College, Journeys Secondary School, Open World Learning Community, and more. Learn more about what Saint Paul has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Creative Arts Secondary School.

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