HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.spps.org

805 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Park Middle School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a key component of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, arts, and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Highland Park community and prides itself on its inclusive culture, which focuses on student achievement and character development. As part of the larger SPPS system, Highland Park Middle School benefits from the district’s focus on equity and innovation, utilizing modern educational resources to support a diverse student body. With a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to create a supportive foundation where students can explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for future academic success.

805

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	242
Black	158
Asian	34
Two or More	66
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
297 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
242 (30.1 %)
Black
158 (19.6 %)
Two or More
66 (8.2 %)
Asian
34 (4.2 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)293-8950
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 6 283

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 273