Tartan Senior High School

Tartan Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
828 Greenway Ave N,  Oakdale, MN
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
3.6
2.9
1,743 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ty Thompson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
46.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
35.2%
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
321:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
32.2%
Hispanic
20.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.3%
Black
18.5%
Two or more races
7.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Public HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
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 498 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 197 Students
Hamline University 189 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 187 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 180 Students
Century College 177 Students
Winona State University 141 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 118 Students
North Dakota State University 96 Students
St. Cloud State University 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 118 Students
Nursing 115 Students
Biology 111 Students
Business 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Criminology 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Chemistry 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 356 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/13/2024
The best part about Tartan High School was the teachers. I have had several great teachers among different subjects that gave it their all in terms of helping me understand the content of their courses. One thing I would like to see change is college prep. Tartan already does a good job providing resources for college readiness, but I feel like they could make those resources more visible and accessible.
4.0 Senior
8/12/2024
Tartan is a very diverse school where kids can easily make friends, a downside is that some of the students are very rowdy and can clog the hallways when getting to class, the administrators and teachers always make sure that you have everything you need to pass the class. And when it's ACT season, they school will open practice rooms so that the students can have a better chance at getting a higher score.
3.0 Alum
6/13/2024
some teachers were fantastic and wanted the students to succeed but administration was not great and made it difficult for the good teachers to help students. Bathroom passes were often taken away as form of punishment from administration but all this did was punish the good students who did follow the rules.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 8 Reviews
3.0 student
9/1/2024
Average school. Never had a bad teacher, they have all been helpful and nice. I wish there was more strictness with misbehavior and more courses/ help with after high school steps/ careers.
3.0 student
5/10/2023
While not the best it could be worse. The issues with drugs and violence are increasing and nothing is being done about it. Teachers will turn a blind eye to bullying, while students are openly vaping and selling drugs. Students also use slurs as if there is never any consequences because teachers o...
1.0 parent
10/26/2022
This is my child's first year attending this school and let me say, I do not recommend it. While attending one of his football games I witnessed about three fist fights that happened between students in the crowd and other kids who were vaping and selling vapes right in the open. This was mentioned...
5.0 parent
9/29/2017
We have had a really great experience at Tartan High school. I have two kids that attend the school and while no school is perfect and without some issues, overall Tartan is a great school. My son with special needs is treated with care and respect. My other child is in mostly AP classes and is very...

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Tartan Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oakdale, MN, in the Oakdale neighborhood, and is served by the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,743 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Tartan Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $355,466. Learn more about what Oakdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tartan Senior High School.

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