HARDING SENIOR HIGH

www.spps.org

1,717 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harding Senior High School, located on the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a prominent member of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. As a large, comprehensive high school, Harding serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core academic programs, elective courses, and support services tailored to meet the needs of its multi-cultural student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Harding Senior High emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their interests through athletics, arts, and various student-led clubs. The school functions as a hub for the East Side community, fostering a sense of pride and school spirit among its students, staff, and alumni. By maintaining a focus on equity and student achievement, Harding continues to work toward ensuring that all learners have the resources and guidance necessary to graduate ready for college, career, and life.

1,717

Total Students

85.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARDING SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	284
Black	302
Asian	902
Two or More	101
American Indian	31
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
902 (52.5 %)
Black
302 (17.6 %)
Hispanic
284 (16.5 %)
Two or More
101 (5.9 %)
White
95 (5.5 %)
American Indian
31 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)793-4700
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	972
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	190

* 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 9 440

Grade 10 463

Grade 11 412

Grade 12 402