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ABOUT SPPS

At Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), our mission is both bold and simple: to inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams and change the world.

SPPS is Minnesota's second-largest school district, educating over 33,000 students across 69 schools. Highly trained and deeply dedicated staff, cutting-edge academic programs, and strong community support are among the district’s hallmarks. Our students speak more than 115+ languages, sharing their ideas and cultures with their classmates and teachers every single day.

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By the Numbers
Demographics

  • Total number of students: 33,041

  • 77% students of color - one of Minnesota's most diverse districts

    • American Indian:  3.0%

    • Asian: 28.1%

    • Black or African American: 23.6%

    • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%

    • White: 22.1%

    • Two or more races: 8.1%

Rising Graduation Rates

  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.5%

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  • Asian students: 83.5% ↗

  • Black or African American students: 69.2% ↗

  • Hispanic students: 66.4% ↗

  • White students: 86.8% ↗

MCA Results

  • Reading: 34.1% of students proficient 

  • Math: 25.9% of students proficient

  • Science: 25.4% of students proficient

  • ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Composite: 7.7% proficient overall

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