PHALEN LAKE HMONG STUDIES MAGNET

PHALEN LAKE HMONG STUDIES MAGNET is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 661 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, PHALEN LAKE HMONG STUDIES MAGNET has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PHALEN LAKE HMONG STUDIES MAGNET, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a unique public elementary school that integrates rigorous academic standards with a deep focus on Hmong culture, history, and language. As a magnet school within the Saint Paul Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student body by offering a specialized curriculum that celebrates Hmong heritage. This cultural emphasis is woven into daily instruction, providing students with a strong sense of identity and community while preparing them to be globally conscious citizens.

Beyond its cultural programming, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence through a supportive and inclusive environment. Phalen Lake utilizes a project-based approach to learning, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. By combining high expectations with specialized enrichment opportunities—such as bilingual support and community-focused extracurriculars—the school strives to empower its students to succeed both in the classroom and in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact PHALEN LAKE HMONG STUDIES MAGNET at (651) 293-8935 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.