GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the GREAT RIVER SCHOOL school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 305 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 23 teachers, GREAT RIVER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL is a prominent public charter school located in the Energy Park district of Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As a Montessori-based institution, the school places a heavy emphasis on student-led learning, independence, and critical thinking. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic excellence and personal growth, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through hands-on projects, collaborative work, and community engagement.
The school is well-regarded for its unique educational model, which bridges the gap between traditional middle and high school structures by focusing on adolescence as a distinct developmental stage. GREAT RIVER SCHOOL integrates rigorous academic standards with real-world applications, often utilizing the surrounding Twin Cities area as an extended classroom. By prioritizing social-emotional development alongside core subjects, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond.
For more information, contact GREAT RIVER SCHOOL at (651) 305-2780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAINT PAUL, MN 55108-8888
(651) 305-2780
http://www.greatriverschool.org
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 305 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 305
- Teachers:
- 23.3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 305 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREAT RIVER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.1%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.