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The Next Step

2586 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
The Next Step serves 91 students in grades 11-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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The Next Step ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The Next Step's student population of 91 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
91 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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The diversity score of The Next Step is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
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Black
24%
12%
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White
48%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of The Next Step and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(13-14)
<50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of The Next Step and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Next Step and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of The Next Step?
The graduation rate of The Next Step is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Next Step?
91 students attend The Next Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of The Next Step students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Next Step?
The Next Step has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Next Step offer ?
The Next Step offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is The Next Step part of?
In what neighborhood is The Next Step located?
The Next Step is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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