JOURNEYS SECONDARY SCHOOL

(651)744-1900

www.spps.org

74 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Journeys Secondary School, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a smaller, more intimate learning environment than what is typically found in large, traditional high schools. By offering a focused and personalized approach, Journeys aims to help students overcome academic and personal barriers to ensure they stay on track for graduation.

The school’s curriculum and culture are centered on social-emotional learning, small class sizes, and strong, supportive relationships between staff and students. By providing individualized attention and a structured atmosphere, Journeys Secondary School helps students build the confidence and skills necessary to achieve their academic goals and successfully transition into post-secondary life or career paths.

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOURNEYS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	14
Black	38
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Black
38 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
14 (18.9 %)
White
11 (14.9 %)
Two or More
5 (6.8 %)
Asian
3 (4.1 %)
American Indian
3 (4.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)744-1900
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 8

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 47