We are SPPS
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is Minnesota’s largest urban school district
37,478
Asian American (31.5%)
African American (30.3%)
Caucasian American (22.5%)
Latino American (13.9%)
American Indian (1.82%)
students
(+Pre-K: 38,907)
1,100+ students enrolled since 2010
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7,800
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Staff
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Students speak more than 100 language and
dialects
Approximately 34% of students are English
Language Learners
16% of students require special education
services
72% of students are eligible for free or reducedprice lunch
58 schools
PreK-5 schools: 31
Dual campus schools: 6
6-8 schools: 5
6-12 schools: 4
9-12 schools: 5
K-8 schools: 7
Graduation Rates
HIGHER
than State
at Most
High Schools
Annual operating budget:
$694,400,000
Schools continue to see
an increase in funding
despite districtwide
budget cuts
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Building Strong Schools for a Strong
Community
● Excellent PK-12 Programs with
connected pathways
● Systems that Support a Premier
Education
● Racial Equity Transformation
● Personalized Learning
● Ready for College and Career
Strong Schools, Strong Communities 2.0 (Strategic Plan)
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2014-15 Four Year Graduation Rates
*Open World Learning Community and Creative Arts High School reported less than 20 graduates
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