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The Next Step

PublicGrades 11–12
NORTH SAINT PAUL, Minnesota · North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students77
Student:Teacher7.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
The Next Step
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 298
77
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
75%+25.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
11–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

The Next Step is a public high serving grades 11–12 in NORTH SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. The school enrolls 77 students. It is part of the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span11–12
DistrictNorth St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
County27123
CityNORTH SAINT PAUL
ZIP55109
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272385003375

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment77

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)