St. James Middle/High School

www.stjames.k12.mn.us

551 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

St. James Middle/High School is a public educational institution located in St. James, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the St. James Public School District (ISD 840), the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal growth, fostering a community-focused approach to education in a smaller, rural setting.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are central to the student experience. The district places a high value on technological integration and career readiness, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for a rapidly evolving workforce. By maintaining strong ties to the local St. James community, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of college and career life.

551

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. James Middle/High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	301
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Hispanic
301 (54.6 %)
White
243 (44.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)375-3381
Website:	http://www.stjames.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 76