| About Us  With about 38,500 students, Saint Paul Public Schools is
Minnesota's second-largest school district. Through highly trained and
deeply dedicated staff, innovative education programs, and the support
of our community, we offer students and families a world of
opportunities.
We are lucky to be located in Saint Paul,
Minnesota's capital city and one of the state's most dynamic and caring
communities. Our location provides students with the opportunity to
learn through partnerships and collaborations, including those with the
Office of the Mayor, the Children's Museum and many other businesses and organizations.
Our
student population is diverse. Students hail from countries throughout
the world, speak more than 70 languages and dialects, and come to the
district with an array of educational experiences and skills. Their
experiences help us create a multicultural educational energy that
supplements classroom lessons and helps all students and staff develop
a better understanding of the world in which they live.
Student Demographics (2007-2008) Student Enrollment Early Education 553 Kindergarten 3,040 Elementary (1-6) 17,761 Secondary (7-12 and Area Learning Centers) 18,196 Total Enrollment Reported to State 39,550 Early Kindergarten (4-year-old kindergarten) 999 Enrollment Grand Total 40,549
Saint Paul's students are:
o Asian American (29.3% or 11,593) o African American (29.6% or 11,959) o White American (25.9% or 10,014) o Latino/Hispanic American (13.3% or 5,277)
o American Indian (1.8% or 707)
Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenth
Our district is located in Minnesota's capital city--a diverse
urban center that provides students and schools with opportunities
beyond the classroom. All of our schools and programs have partnerships
with business, arts and cultural organizations that provide valuable
enrichment opportunities.
Number of Schools and Programs: (As of fall 2008)*** Elementary Schools (K-6) 44 Elementary Schools/middle school (1-8) 1 Primary grades elementary schools (K-3) 2 Upper grades elementary/middle schools (4-8) 2 Open School (K-12) 1 Junior/Middle Schools (7-8) 7 Senior High Schools (9-12) 7 Special Education School 1 Total Schools 65 Other programs/sites (eg. Special Education, Area Learning Centers, administration) 36 TOTAL 101
***This list does not include charter schools in Saint Paul.
**Some school district buildings include more than one program.
Saint Paul also provides the district with a talented pool of education professionals. Employees (2007-08) 3,329 K- 12 Teachers 222 Principals & Other Administration 1,256 Paraprofessionals 1,241 Support Staff TOTAL EMPLOYEES 6,048
People
choose to work in our district because they are committed to helping
all students learn to the best of their abilities. By employing a
highly skilled, highly dedicated team of professionals, we increase our
students' chances of turning educational challenges into opportunities.
Other demographic information: Limited English Speaking Pre-kindergarten-12 39.7% or 16,101 Home Language Other than English 43% or 17,434 (More than 103 languages & dialects) Eligible for free & reduced price lunch 69.5% or 28,193 Mobility Index (2006-07)** 24% Stability Index (2006-07)** 89% Students Receiving Special Education Services 17.1% or 6,954
**The
mobility index shows the disruption due to students who enter or leave
traditional schools during the school year. The stability index shows
the percent of students who were enrolled for the entire year.
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