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Highland Park Senior High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1015 Snelling Ave S,
Saint Paul, MN
St. Paul Public School District
School Details
Head of School
Winston Tucker
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
88%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
A
C+
C+
B-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
630
Verbal
660
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
25%
State Average
31.9%
Science
30.3%
State Average
34%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
276:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
38.1%
Hispanic
23.2%
Black
20.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Two or more races
6.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Niche Standout HS in Minnesota
#20
Most Diverse Public HS in Minnesota
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
515 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
233 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
200 Students
Hamline University
160 Students
Macalester College
151 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth
148 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato
143 Students
Augsburg University
116 Students
St. Olaf College
112 Students
St. Catherine University
82 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
131 Students
Biology
125 Students
Psychology
121 Students
Computer Science
72 Students
Nursing
71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
60 Students
Political Science and Government
50 Students
Environmental Science
48 Students
Marketing
47 Students
Pre-Law Studies
38 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/19/2025
I had a good experience with Highland Park Senior High School. It was good academically, arguably the best public school in SPPS. It was still dangerous in some ways with many kids smoking in the bathrooms or getting into fights, this is what I would like to see changed.
12/9/2024
Highland park senior high has good IB programs which are very difficult, but prepare students for college. Highland park senior high is small and electives aren't the best.
12/2/2024
One of the better Saint Paul Public schools. Very diverse student body, and the IB diploma program is a big bonus. Athletic participation is very high and the surrounding area is very pleasant.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/6/2025
Lots of class and extracurricular opportunities. The teachers are sometimes too busy, but overall a fantastic public school.
6/5/2021
Highland Park Senior High is a very amazing place. It is very welcoming to all ethnic groups and has great academic support. I had a blast going there and I know go to the U of M for college. Overall an amazing school!
7/24/2014
Highland is great if your kid can keep up with the IB program and has no difficulties with truancy or tardiness. Otherwise, this school is a low-expectations and correspondingly low results sorry situation. Although it might be one of the better public high schools in St Paul (sadly). There are no c...
4/16/2014
This school is particularly bad for boys. It makes them feel like losers. If you have a boy choose any school over Highland.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$212K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
38
Average Home Value
$526,007
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Average Household Income
$106,259
% of College Grads
59.5%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,754 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
64.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,480 - $5,016 per month
- 740 River Drive
- 1 - 4 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 857+ Sq Ft
- 740 Mississippi River Blvd S
- Saint Paul, MN
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$1,259 - $2,214 per month
- Waterford Bay
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 418+ Sq Ft
- 380 Randolph Ave
- Saint Paul, MN
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Treasure Island Community Playground
Hillcrest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Hidden Falls Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Grills
Highland Park
- Disc Golf
- Golf
- Grills
Shepard Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Crosby Farm Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Unci Makha Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
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Highland Park Senior High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Paul, MN and is served by the St. Paul Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,340 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Highland Park Senior High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $526,007. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saint Paul Online High School, Aspen House Education Program, Central Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Paul has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Park Senior High.